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The word "本身" is formed by combining the character "本", meaning "root" or "origin", which extends to convey "inherent" or "self", with the character "身", meaning "body" or "person", together creating a compound that refers to "itself" or "oneself", emphasizing the core entity or identity.

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这本身很简单。

Zhè běnshēn hěn jiǎndān.

This itself is very simple.

问题本身不难解决。

Wèntí běnshēn bù nán jiějué.

The problem itself is not difficult to solve.

计划本身是完美的，但需要时间。

Jìhuà běnshēn shì wánměi de, dàn xūyào shíjiān.

The plan itself is perfect, but it requires time.

技术本身在不断进步，但应用层面还有差距。

Jìshù běnshēn zài bùduàn jìnbù, dàn yìngyòng céngmiàn hái yǒu chājù.

The technology itself is constantly improving, but there is still a gap at the application level.

对于这个理论本身，学者们存在不同的解读方式。

Duìyú zhège lǐlùn běnshēn, xuézhě men cúnzài bùtóng de jiědú fāngshì.

Regarding the theory itself, scholars have different ways of interpretation.

Word Definition - 本身

běn shēn itself; in itself; per se

Individual Character Details

本 běn
身 shēn