本事

běn shi

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Common

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本事

běn shi Noun ability; skill

本事

běn shì source material; original story

Definitions

1. ability
2. skill

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Word relationships

Related words

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才干

cái gàn

ability

才干 emphasizes practical talent and competence, often in professional settings.

Synonyms

2 items

能力

néng lì

capability

能力 is more formal, often used in written language or serious contexts, while 本事 is colloquial.

能耐

néng nài

ability

能耐 is a colloquial synonym, often used in northern dialects, with a similar meaning to 本事.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

本事 (běn shi) means 'ability' and should not be confused with 本事 (běn shì), which means 'original story' or 'source material'.

Example Sentences

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他的本事很大。

He is very capable.

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Words Containing 本事

有本事

yǒu běn shi

to have what it takes

卖本事

mài běn shì

to flaunt a skill

Child Words of 本事

matter

root

本事