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Definitions
- 1. inherent qualities
- 2. natural qualities
- 3. distinctive character
- 4. true qualities
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Do not confuse with 本色 (běn shǎi, “natural color”) which has a different tone and meaning.
Example Sentences
1 shown危难时刻显 本色 。
One's true character shows in times of crisis.
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