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性

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The word "本性" is formed by combining the character "本", meaning "root" or "fundamental", with "性", meaning "nature" or "inherent quality"; this morphological composition results in a compound where "本" modifies "性" to convey the concept of "innate nature" or "essential character".

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他的本性很善良。

Tā de běnxìng hěn shànliáng.

His nature is very kind.

了解一个人的本性需要时间。

Liǎojiě yī gè rén de běnxìng xūyào shíjiān.

Understanding a person's nature takes time.

尽管环境改变，但他的本性始终如一。

Jǐnguǎn huánjìng gǎibiàn, dàn tā de běnxìng shǐzhōng rúyī.

Even though the environment changes, his nature remains consistent.

在教育孩子时，我们应该尊重他们的本性。

Zài jiàoyù háizi shí, wǒmen yīnggāi zūnzhòng tāmen de běnxìng.

When educating children, we should respect their nature.

通过观察他的行为，我们可以窥见其本性的一些方面。

Tōngguò guānchá tā de xíngwéi, wǒmen kěyǐ kuījiàn qí běnxìng de yīxiē fāngmiàn.

By observing his behavior, we can glimpse some aspects of his nature.

Word Definition - 本性

běn xìng natural instincts; nature; inherent quality

Individual Character Details

本 běn
性 xìng