本质

běn zhì

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. essence
2. nature
3. innate character
4. intrinsic quality

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 现象 xiàn xiàng 现象 xiàn xiàng phenomenon 本质与现象相对: phenomenon

Related words

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• 性质 xìng zhì 性质 xìng zhì nature 指事物的特性: nature
• 核心 hé xīn 核心 hé xīn core; nucleus 指中心部分: core; nucleus

Synonyms

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• 实质 shí zhì 实质 shí zhì substance 指事物内在的根本属性: substance

Usage notes

Common mistakes

“本质”不可用于描述人的外貌或性格特征，指事物的根本属性。

Formality

主要用于书面语或正式讨论，口语中较少使用。

Example Sentences

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透过现象看 本质 。

Look at the essence through the phenomena.

灵魂是人的 本质 。

The soul is the essence of a person.

我们要看清问题的 本质 。

We need to see the essence of the problem.

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Words Containing 本质

• 本质上 本质上 běn zhì shàng: essentially
• 牙本质 牙本质 yá běn zhì: dentin

Child Words of 本质

• 本 本 běn: root
• 质 质 zhì: character