MBTI Letter Meanings

Extraversion (E) vs. Introversion (I)

E Extraversion: Obtains energy from the external world (people, activities), enjoys social interaction, and tends to be more proactive in expressing oneself.

I Introversion: Gains energy from one's own inner world (thinking, solitude), prefers quiet environments, and tends towards deep reflection.

Sensing (S) vs. Intuition (N)

S Sensing: Focuses on specific facts and details, relies on sensory experiences, and values reality and verifiable information more.

N Intuition: Focuses on overall patterns and possibilities, skilled at association and reasoning, enjoys innovative thinking, and is more concerned with concepts and future visions.

Thinking (T) vs. Feeling (F)

T Thinking: Based on logic and objective analysis, values fairness, principles, and facts, and tends towards rational decision-making.

F Feeling: Based on personal values and emotions, emphasizing harmony, interpersonal relationships, and subjective feelings, and tends towards emotional decision-making.

Judging (J) vs. Perceiving (P)

J Judging: Likes planning and organization, prefers a structured lifestyle with orderliness, enjoys setting goals and rules, and tends to make decisions in advance.

P Perceiving: Likes flexibility and adaptability, prefers openness and spontaneity, enjoys exploring different possibilities, and tends to delay decisions.

Suffix Meanings

A Aspiring: Clear-minded in purpose, decisive in action, and unshakable by external opinions.

O Torn: Practices careful self-reflection and has a tendency to repeatedly weigh the details.

H Hospitable: Emotionally expressive, values human connections, and handles matters with flexibility and warmth.

C Chilly: Maintains rational detachment and boundaries in social interactions without pandering.