本色

běn sè

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

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本色

běn sè Noun inherent qualities; natural qualities

本色

běn shǎi natural color

Definitions

1. inherent qualities
2. natural qualities
3. distinctive character
4. true qualities

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 天性 tiān xìng 天性 tiān xìng nature 强调天生的品质或性情: nature
• 特色 tè sè 特色 tè sè characteristic 指事物所表现的独特的色彩、风格等: characteristic

Synonyms

2 items

• 本性 běn xìng 本性 běn xìng 指人或事物原来的性质或个性: 指人或事物原来的性质或个性
• 本质 běn zhì 本质 běn zhì 指事物本身所固有的根本属性: 指事物本身所固有的根本属性

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 本色 (běn shǎi, “natural color”) which has a different tone and meaning.

Example Sentences

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危难时刻显 本色 。

One's true character shows in times of crisis.

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Child Words of 本色

• 本 本 běn: root
• 色 色 sè: color
• 色 色 shǎi: (coll.) color