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本色 (běn sè): inherent qualities; natural qualities; distinctive character; true qualities; natural color

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
inherent qualities; natural qualities; distinctive character; true qualities; natural color
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • inherent qualities
  • natural qualities
  • distinctive character
  • true qualities
  • natural color

Chinese explanation

  • 人或事物本来就具有的性质或面貌
  • 不因外界影响而改变的真实样子。例如保持劳动人民的本色。

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Character breakdown

HSK 5

(bound form) root

color

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