本性 (běn xìng) — inherent nature, true character

Definição

本性 is a person's true, underlying nature — especially the traits revealed under pressure. It is more fundamental than 性格 (everyday personality) and closer to 天性, but 本性 often carries a negative or hidden sense that surfaces in crisis.

noun
inherent naturetrue character

Exemplos

  • 本性
    Rén de běn xìng shì fù zá de.
    Human nature is complex.
  • 本性
    Zài yā lì xià, tā de běn xìng bào lù chū lái le.
    Under pressure, his true nature was revealed.
  • 本性
    Tā běn xìng shàn liáng, dàn yǒu shí yě huì shēng qì.
    She is kind by nature, but sometimes she gets angry.

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