本色 (běn sè) — inherent qualities; true character

Definition

本色 is a person's genuine, unchanging character — close to 本性, but emphasizes the qualities a person shows through behavior rather than the abstract nature. 本质 is broader, used for people, things, and abstract ideas.

noun
inherent qualitiestrue character

Beispiele

  • 本色
    Tā de běn sè jiù shì zhèng zhí hé chéng shí.
    His true character is integrity and honesty.
  • 本色
    Yí gè rén de běn sè bú huì yīn wèi huán jìng ér gǎi biàn.
    A person's inherent qualities won't change because of circumstances.
  • 本色
    Tā zài wēi jī zhōng lù chū le yǒng gǎn de běn sè.
    She revealed her courageous true quality during the crisis.

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