นิสัย

Explanation

The central idea of นิสัย is an established quality that repeatedly appears in a person's normal behavior. Depending on context, it can therefore mean either “character” or “habit.” In เขานิสัยดี, it refers to good character. In มีนิสัยตื่นเช้า, it means having a habit of getting up early. Common patterns include เป็นนิสัย “to become or be a habit,” ติดเป็นนิสัย “to become an ingrained habit,” and แก้นิสัย “to correct a habit or behavioral trait.” It is a neutral, common noun used in both everyday conversation and writing.

Usage

It is commonly used when describing or asking about the character of friends, coworkers, or partners. It also appears when discussing everyday habits such as getting up early, being late, or reading, and when teaching children to develop good habits.

Caution

นิสัย describes established character or behavior, not a person's overall impression based on appearance and manner. Be careful with นิสัยเสีย: it can strongly criticize someone as bad-natured or badly behaved, so it may sound hurtful when said directly to them.

1 character synonyms

• บุคลิก

  บุคลิก refers to a person's overall image or manner, including appearance, speech, and bearing. นิสัย focuses more on established character and behavioral tendencies.

2 habit synonyms

• กิจวัตร

  กิจวัตร means a routine performed daily or regularly. นิสัย can also describe an unconscious habit that is not part of a fixed schedule.

• ความเคยชิน

  ความเคยชิน emphasizes familiarity or being accustomed to something through repetition. นิสัย refers to an established behavior that a person regularly repeats.