The word 个性 (gèxìng) is formed by combining two conceptual building blocks: the character 个, which conveys the idea of a single, individual unit or self, with the character 性, which represents inherent nature, character, or essence. Together, they conceptually fuse to mean "the inherent nature of the individual", picturing the unique and distinctive qualities that emerge from within a single person, thus forming the concept of "personality" or "individuality".