Recently, the MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) has gained popularity among young people, sparking a craze for online quizzes, workshops, and personality-based matchmaking services.
最近，MBTI（迈尔斯-布里格斯性格类型指标）在年轻人中逐渐流行起来，引发了网上测验、研讨会和基于性格的婚介服务的热潮。
Many Chinese companies also use the MBTI for recruitment and team-building to enhance communication among employees.
许多中国公司也将MBTI用于招聘和团队建设，以加强员工之间的沟通。
Let's explore this four-letter indicator and learn some useful vocabulary for describing personalities.
让我们探索这个四个字母的指标并学习一些描述个性的有用词汇。
What Is The MBTI? 什么是MBTI？
The MBTI, also known as MBTI测试 is a personality assessment based on Carl Jung's theories of psychological types.
It is mainly used to measure people's psychological activities and personality types in obtaining information, making decisions, and dealing with life.
MBTI，又称MBTI测试，是基于卡尔荣格心理类型理论而建立的一种性格测评，主要用于测量人们在获取信息、作出决策、应对生活等过程中的心理活动和性格类型。
迈尔斯-布里格斯类型指标Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
The indicator was developed by Katharine Cook Briggs and her daughter Isabel Briggs Myers in the early 1940s and categorizes individuals into 16 distinct personality types across four dimensions:
该指标由凯瑟琳·库克·布里格斯和她的女儿伊莎贝尔·布里格斯·迈尔斯于 20 世纪 40 年代初开发，将个人分为四个维度的 16 种不同的性格类型：
Introversion 内向vs. Extraversion 外向
This dimension describes how a person gains energy. Extroverts tend to gain energy from the external world, while introverts gain energy from their internal world and solitude.
这个维度描述了一个人如何获得能量。外向的人倾向于从外部世界获得能量，而内向的人则从他们的内心世界和独处中获得能量。
Sensing 感觉 vs. Intuition 直觉
This dimension involves the way information is received. Sensing individuals focus on reality and concrete information perceived directly through the five senses, while intuitive individuals focus on patterns, imagination, and possibilities.
这一维度涉及信息接收方式。感觉型个体注重通过五种感官直接感知到的现实和具体信息，而直觉型个体则注重模式、想象力和可能性。
Thinking 思考 vs. Feeling 情感
This dimension describes the decision-making process. Thinking individuals focus on logic and objective standards while feeling individuals consider interpersonal relationships and others' emotions.
此维度描述的是决策过程。思考型的人注重逻辑和客观标准，而感性型的人则考虑人际关系和他人的情绪。
Judging 判断vs. Perceiving 知觉
Dimension involves one's attitude toward the external world. Judging individuals prefer a planned and organized life, while perceiving individuals are more flexible, open, and like to keep their options open.
维度涉及一个人对外部世界的态度。判断型的人更喜欢有计划、有条理的生活，而感知型的人则更灵活、开放，喜欢保留自己的选择。
16 Personalities 16型人格
There are a total of 16 personalities, each personality type is represented by a four-letter code, which provides insight into an individual's preferences, behaviors, and interactions with the world.
性格一共有 16 种，每种性格类型都用四个字母的代码表示，可以洞察个人的喜好、行为以及与世界的互动。
PRO TIP专家提示
For many young Chinese, discussing MBTI types is a popular social activity. If you want to break the ice in conversations you can ask someone:
对于许多中国年轻人来说，讨论 MBTI 类型是一种流行的社交活动。如果你想在谈话中打破僵局，你可以问别人：
你是I人还是E人?
Are you introvert or extrovert?
"Are you an i-person or an e-person?"
Now, let's take a closer look at all 16 personality types. This way, you'll be ready to discuss them with your Chinese friends, colleagues, or even on a date.
现在，让我们仔细看看这 16 种性格类型。这样，你就可以准备好与中国朋友、同事甚至约会时讨论它们了。
01. Architect (INTJ) 建筑师
Architects are independent, confident, strategic, and good at planning and solving complex problems.
建筑师独立、自信、有战略眼光，善于规划和解决复杂问题。
Architects are characterized by a unique combination of preferences: Introversion, Intuition, Thinking, and Judging.
建筑师的特点是具有独特的偏好组合：内向、直觉、思考和判断。
Introversion ○○○�● Extraversion
Intuition ○○○�● Sensing
Thinking ○○○�● Feeling
Judging ○○○�● Perceiving
PERSONAL TRAITS OF ARCHITECT建筑师的个人特征
自信 – self-confident
有远见 – visionary
逻辑性强 – strong logic
02. Logician (INTP)逻辑学家
Logicians are rational, independent, and curious, they are skilled in analysis and logical thinking and enjoy exploring theories and concepts.
逻辑学家理性、独立、好奇，他们擅长分析和逻辑思维，喜欢探索理论和概念。
Logic and reason are the most important traits and preferences of INTPs, which explains their nicknames.
逻辑和理性是 INTP 最重要的特质和偏好，这也解释了他们的绰号。
Introversion ○○○�● Extraversion
Intuition ○○○�● Sensing
Thinking ○○○�● Feeling
Perceiving ○○○�● Judging
PERSONAL TRAITS OF LOGICIAN逻辑学家的个人特征
理性 – rational
逻辑性强 – strong logic
好奇 – curious
03. Commander (ENTJ) 指挥官
Commanders are confident, and decisive, possess leadership qualities, and are adept at formulating strategies and achieving goals.
指挥官自信、果断、具备领导才能，并且善于制定战略和实现目标。
The extroverted nature of allows them to engage with people easily and gives them the ability to motivate and persuade others to do their best.
指挥官的外向性格使他们能够轻松地与人交往，并使他们有能力激励和说服他人尽最大努力。
Extraversion ○○○�● Introversion
Intuition ○○○�● Sensing
Thinking ○○○�● Feeling
Judging ○○○�● Perceiving
PERSONAL TRAITS OF COMMANDER指挥官的个人特征
领导能力– strong leadership skills
自信– confidence
果断– decisive
04. Debater (ENTP)辩论家
Debaters are sharp and curious minds, good at debating, enjoy challenges and innovation, and are eager to explore novel solutions.
辩论者头脑敏锐、好奇心强，善于辩论，喜欢挑战和创新，并渴望探索新颖的解决方案。
The P in this personality type stands for Perceiving. Perceivers prefer flexible schedules and are spontaneous. They enjoy open-ended situations while avoiding decision-making.
这种性格类型中的 P 代表感知。感知者喜欢灵活的时间安排，并且随性十足。他们喜欢开放式的局面，但避免做决定。
Extraversion ○○○�● Introversion
Intuition ○○○�● Sensing
Thinking ○○○�● Feeling
Perceiving ○○○�● Judging
PERSONAL TRAITS OF DEBATER 辩论者的个人特征
有魅力– charismatic
善于辩论– good at debating
机智 – resourceful
05. Advocate (INFJ)提倡者
Advocates are quiet visionaries, often serving as inspiring and tireless idealists. They are caring for others, with a strong moral compass and sense of purpose.
拥护者是沉默寡言的梦想家，他们常常是鼓舞人心、不知疲倦的理想主义者。他们关心他人，有强烈的道德感和使命感。
Out of all the MBTI personality types, the INFJ is the most unique as it is the result of a combination of preferences that generally exclude one another:
在所有的 MBTI 人格类型中，INFJ 是最独特的，因为它是多种通常相互排斥的偏好组合的结果：
Introversion ○○○�● Extraversion
Intuition ○○○�● Sensing
Feeling ○○○�● Thinking
Judging ○○○�● Perceiving
PERSONAL TRAITS OF ADVOCATE 拥护者的个人特征
有同理心– empathetic
利他主义 – altruistic
坚定 – firm
06. Mediator (INFP) 调停者
Mediators are poetic, kind, and altruistic people, always eager to help a good cause. They have a deep sense of empathy, understanding, and connection with the emotions of others.
调解员是富有诗意、善良和无私的人，总是热衷于帮助他人。他们有着深刻的同理心、理解力，能够体会他人的情感。
People with the INFP personality type long for deep, soulful relationships, and they feel called to help others.
具有 INFP 性格类型的人渴望深厚、深情的感情，并且他们感到有责任去帮助别人。
Introversion ○○○�● Extraversion
Intuition ○○○�● Sensing
Feeling ○○○�● Thinking
Perceiving ○○○�● Judging
PERSONAL TRAITS OF MEDIATOR 调停者的个人特征
有同理心 – empathetic
忠诚– loyal
善良 – kind
07. Protagonist (ENFJ)主人公
Protagonists are inspirational optimists who are quick to take action in pursuit of what they believe is right.
主角是鼓舞人心的乐观主义者，他们会迅速采取行动追求自己认为正确的事情。
They are skilled at organizing and coordinating people and resources to achieve their goals and also are persuasive communicators, able to influence others to adopt their point of view.
他们擅长组织和协调人力和资源以实现目标，同时也是具有说服力的沟通者，能够影响他人接受他们的观点。
Extraversion ○○○�● Introversion
Intuition ○○○�● Sensing
Feeling ○○○�● Thinking
Judging ○○○�● Perceiving
PERSONAL TRAITS OF PROTAGONIST 主人公的个人特征
鼓舞人心– inspiring
热情– enthusiastic
精力充沛– energetic
08. Campaigner (ENFP) 竞选者
Campaigners are passionate, creative, adept at inspiring others, and enjoy exploring new ideas and possibilities.
活动家充满激情、富有创造力、善于激励他人并喜欢探索新的想法和可能性。
They are sociable, warm-hearted, and open-minded. Their vibrant and positive outlook on life makes them stand out in any social setting.
竞选者善于交际、热情、开朗。他们充满活力和积极向上的生活态度使他们在任何社交场合都能脱颖而出。
Extraversion ○○○�● Introversion
Intuition ○○○�● Sensing
Feeling ○○○�● Thinking
Perceiving ○○○�● Judging
PERSONAL TRAITS OF CAMPAIGNER 竞选者的个人特征
心胸开阔– openhearted
热情洋溢– enthusiastic
精力充沛 – energetic
