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CHINESE WORD

běn sè

本色

inherent qualities

HSK 7-9
Numbered pinyin
ben3 se4
English meanings
inherent qualities, natural qualities, distinctive character, true qualities, natural color

Example sentences

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  1. 01

    bǎochí保持běnsè本色。

    Stay true to oneself.

  2. 02

    běnsè本色chūyǎn出演。

    Play one's natural self.

  3. 03

    zhìpǔ质朴de的běnsè本色。

    A simple nature.

  4. 04

    bù不shī失běnsè本色。

    Keep one's character.

  5. 05

    yīngxióng英雄běnsè本色。

    A hero's true colors.

  6. 06

    xiǎnchū显出běnsè本色。

    Show one's true nature.

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