Temperament

Name: Temperament
ISBN: 9787574224674

胡兰英Tianjin Science and Technology Press · ChinaJun 2025

Rating 2.4

Word count: 94K words
Chapters: 74
ISBN: 9787574224674

Summary

True beauty has always been the product of inner and outer refinement combined. It is like a lustrous pearl: its glow comes from the smooth, rounded surface, while its radiance at the core comes from the hard substance within. Likewise, a person's temperament lies not only in refined features and a graceful figure, but also in the depth of inner cultivation, the nobility of character, and the richness of the spiritual world. Only when inner beauty and outward appearance are in harmony can a person reveal the most complete and most compelling charm.

Temperament is not only a guide to outward beauty but also a handbook of wisdom for exploring inner charm. It leads us through the fog of appearances to probe the underlying logic connecting temperament with aesthetics, roles, emotions, personal cultivation, and other diverse factors.

Editor's review

Qi Zhi (Temperament) is written by Ms. Hu Lanying and published by Tianjin Science and Technology Press. It is not a conventional work of psychology or success literature; instead, it approaches 'temperament'—a trait that seems abstract yet profoundly shapes personal image and social interaction—from a more everyday, practical angle. Information on the author Hu Lanying's background is relatively limited, but the book reveals long-term observation and reflection on personal cultivation, image management, and interpersonal communication.

The core value of the book lies in breaking 'temperament' down into perceptible, cultivable dimensions. It does not stop at empty theoretical preaching but combines deportment, speech, emotional management, and dress sense to offer actionable suggestions. For contemporary readers—especially those in professional and business settings where image and social interaction matter—the book provides a systematic framework for self-improvement. It helps you understand that temperament is neither innate nor achievable through external decoration alone; it is a harmonious unity of inner cultivation and outward presentation, a stable personal style refined over time.

Reading it, you feel a gentle yet firm guidance. The book may lack groundbreaking academic arguments, but its strength lies in practicality and approachability. It is more like an experienced friend sharing how to stay composed amid a busy daily life, how to behave appropriately in various settings, and how to continuously enhance personal charm through fine-tuning details. This focus on 'how to do it' gives the book a clear handbook quality.

Overall, Qi Zhi is a guide suited to being kept close at hand for frequent reference. Its significance lies not in offering shocking theories but in reminding us to attend to the small details that shape long-term personal influence, and in offering concrete paths for improvement. In an age of quick fixes, the book advocates a slow but solid form of self-investment.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Working professionals hoping to systematically enhance their personal image and social charm
Young readers interested in etiquette, cultivation, and inner growth
Individuals seeking an overall self-optimization approach from the inside out
Managers or practitioners who need to build a professional, trustworthy personal brand

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking in-depth psychological theory or academic research
Those expecting instant, quick-fix techniques for physical transformation

Reading tips

Treat the book as an action reference; while reading, select one or two chapters to practice in light of your own situation
Observe people in your life whom you consider to have good temperament and compare their traits with the book's views to form your own understanding
Don't feel obliged to finish it in one sitting; it suits fragmented reading and reflection, weaving its suggestions into daily life

About the publisher

Tianjin Science and Technology Press China · Founded in 1979

Tianjin Science and Technology Press is a science and technology publisher whose main publishing areas are the natural sciences, engineering and technology, medicine and health, popular science for everyday life, and science and engineering textbooks, with a particular strength in medicine and health, health care, and traditional Chinese medicine books. Its catalogue covers popular science, social sciences, medicine, finance and economics, and philosophy; it includes classic translations such as The Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art, On the Origin of Species, and Euclid's Elements, alongside popular science and finance titles such as Hallucinations, Parasite Rex, The Six Numbers, and The Man Who Solved the Market. Its TCM health titles include a two-volume work on Li Dongyuan's spleen-and-stomach theory. Authors and translators represented include Zhang Cang, Charles Darwin, Oliver Sacks, Luo Dalun, Carl Zimmer, and Martin Rees. Public information is limited, so this profile focuses on the publishing directions reflected in the catalogue.

版权信息
前言
第一章为什么我们热衷于“相面”
1．“相面”时，究竟在看什么
2．人类看脸的历史
3．可怕的“以貌取人”
4．美不美，还得看气质
5．气质不完全由基因决定
第二章气质，一个人的精神长相
1．气质空间理论
2．气质的基本类型
3．骨、肉、皮决定气质
4．四种相貌
5．气质的变化
6．气质的三个基本维度
7．气质空间与形态、颜色、质地
8．气质空间与人脸
第三章正向气质与负向气质
1．12种正向气质
2．13种负向气质
3．正负向气质的计算
第四章审美与气质
1．人类对相貌的审美
2．审美偏好的多变性
3．面部气质空间理论
4．黄金比例面具
5．人脸的衰老变化规律
第五章面部与气质
1．脸就是一张气质图谱
2．脸型变化与气质
3．面部的美学点
4．面部形状的8个状态参数
5．面部转折线
6．鼻子变化与气质
7．皮肤状态与气质
第六章眉妆与气质
1．完美搭配：找到适合你的眉形
2．粗细有致：“精准”表达展韵味
3．长短相宜：塑造特定的气质
4．浓淡相间：彰显个性与魅力
5．弧度优美：凸显不同的风格
6．虚实结合：增强面部立体感
7．高低得当：优化面部的比例
第七章眼妆与气质
1．不同的眼妆传达着不同的气质
2．眼妆颜色的选择
3．眼部打底方法
4．眼型的调整技巧
5．眼线的勾勒步骤
6．打造迷人睫毛
7．眼妆与面容的协调
第八章唇妆与气质
1．嘴型变化与气质表达
2．唇形的调整：释放专属魅力
3．颜色选择：打开魅力调色板
4．唇妆技巧：点亮整体妆容
5．唇妆与整体妆容的搭配
第九章角色与气质
1．气质是一张履历表
2．职业定位与气质
3．个人身份与气质
4．角色转换与气质调整
第十章情绪与气质
1．情绪的类别
2．情绪的产生机制
3．气质与情绪表达
4．常见的10张情绪面孔
第十一章修养与气质
1．变美不能靠简单地模仿
2．现在就提升你的美商
3．打造整洁、大方、得体的妆容
4．发型要与头型、脸型相匹配
5．衣品正了，人就美了
6．举止间流露优雅气质

FAQ

What is this book mainly about?

The book mainly explores how to cultivate and present one's unique temperament through a combination of inner cultivation and outward presentation, covering deportment, communication, emotional management, and dress.

Is this a success or inspirational book?

Not a typical success book. It focuses more on offering concrete, actionable advice on personal cultivation and image management, leaning toward practical guidance rather than motivational slogans.

Is it suitable for male readers?

The principles of temperament discussed in the book—composure, appropriateness, cultivation—are universal. While some examples may lean toward a female perspective, the core ideas are equally valuable for male readers.

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About the author

胡兰英 Author

Public information about Hu Lanying is currently limited; basic details such as her life story, nationality, and dates of birth and death are not clearly recorded. Within the library's holdings, only one work by her, Temperament (Qizhi), is included, commonly classified under social culture. It can therefore be inferred that her writing broadly addresses topics such as personal cultivation, image and temperament, and everyday social life, aimed at general readers and belonging to popular social-cultural writing. Such works tend to be plain in language and close to daily life, emphasizing readability and practical reference value rather than rigorous academic argument. Because the number of works and related commentary is small, a fuller assessment of her overall style and influence is difficult. Readers wishing to learn more about this author may begin with Temperament to observe the issues she addresses and her manner of expression, then verify further through other public sources.