As we increasingly rely on all things digital, writing things out by hand is becoming less common.

随着我们日益依赖一切数字化的事物，手写材料变得不太常见了。

Much like our body language often does, our handwriting is sending out smoke signals about our personality.

但往往就像我们的身体语言那样，我们的笔迹体现着我们的性格特点。

According to graphologist Kathi McKnight, there are four letters in particular which reveal the most about a person's character - the letters l, t, i, and y.

笔迹学家凯西·麦克奈特表示，有4个字母特别能揭示一个人的性格，这四个字母就是“l、t、i 和 y”。

Kathy explained what these letters - and specifically how you write them - says about you.

凯西解释了这些字母，特别是你书写它们的方式，能反映出你的哪些特点。

The letter 'l' when looped like this...

当你把字母“l”写成图中这样的环状的时候……

Apparently shows you have big hopes and dreams for the future.

显然，这说明你对未来充满希望并怀有梦想。

Whereas when retraced like this...

但是，当你把“l”折成图中这样的形状的时候……

It's a sign you've had your hopes and dreams crushed.

这说明你碾碎了自己的希望和梦想。

A letter 't' when looped like this...

当你把字母“t”写成图中这样的环状的时候……

Does not reveal similar traits to a looped 'l'. Instead, it indicates how the writer might be sensitive and prone to paranoia.

它并不会与一个环状的“l” 揭示相似的特征，而是表明执笔人可能是一个敏感的人，而且有偏执倾向。

But the letter 't' when retraced like this...

但是，当字母“t”被折成图中这样的形状的时候……

Reveals you're conscientious, disciplined and have lots of self-control.

这说明你认真又有条理，且自控力强。

A slender letter 'y'

一个细长的字母“y”

Writers of slender 'y' don't just give their friendship away. They are in fact very selective about who they call a 'good friend'.

把“y”写成细长形的执笔人不会放弃友谊。实际上，在选择他们称之为“好朋友”的人的时候，他们是十分讲究的。

A broad letter 'y'

一个较宽的字母“y”

On the other hand, if you write the letter 'y' like this, it shows you probably have a large circle of friends.

但是，如果你把字母“y”写成这样，这说明你可能交友甚广。

A long letter 'y'?

一个较长的字母“y”？

This means you love to travel.

这说明你喜欢旅行。

A short letter 'y'?

一个较短的字母“y”？

This means the complete opposite - you're happy being a homebody.

它的意味就完全相反了，这说明你喜欢宅在家里。

This dotted letter 'i'

加点的字母“i”

Shows you don't like clutter and pay great attention to detail.

这说明你不喜欢杂乱，且非常注重细节。

And this dotted letter 'i'

加圈点的字母“i”

By dotting the letter 'i' with a circle, you demonstrate a childlike and playful nature. You may also be artistic and enjoy standing out from the crowd.

如果你写字母“i”的时候用圆圈代点，这体现了你天真烂漫又顽皮的本性。你可能还有艺术天赋，并且喜欢从人群中脱颖而出。