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The word "本质" is formed by combining the character "本", meaning "root" or "origin", which denotes the fundamental basis, with the character "质", meaning "substance" or "quality", referring to the inherent material or nature; together, they semantically create the concept of "essence" or "innate nature", where "本" modifies "质" to specify the core substance or fundamental quality of something.

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我们要看本质。

Wǒmen yào kàn běnzhì.

We need to look at the essence.

他的本质是善良的。

Tā de běnzhì shì shànliáng de.

His nature is kind.

这两个问题本质相同。

Zhè liǎng gè wèntí běnzhì xiāngtóng.

These two problems are essentially the same.

通过观察才能了解事物的本质。

Tōngguò guānchá cáinéng liǎojiě shìwù de běnzhì.

Only through observation can one understand the essence of things.

哲学探讨的是存在和意识的本质。

Zhéxué tàntǎo de shì cúnzài hé yìshí de běnzhì.

Philosophy explores the essence of existence and consciousness.

Word Definition - 本质

běn zhì essence; nature; innate character; intrinsic quality

Individual Character Details

本 běn
质 zhì