English–Chinese
“itself” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinběn shēn
Example
本身的问题不大，主要是时间不够。běn shēn de wèn tí bú dà zhǔ yào shì shí jiān bú gòu
The problem itself is not serious; the main thing is that there is not enough time.
How to say “itself” in Chinese
“Itself” in Chinese is 本身 (běn shēn).
The thing or person considered in its own inherent state, apart from outside conditions or additions.
Example sentences with 本身
就本身而言，这种方法仍有价值。jiù běn shēn ér yán zhè zhǒng fāng fǎ réng yǒu jià zhí
In itself, this method still has value.
Tips for using 本身
- In conversation, 本身 (běnshēn, "itself") usually follows the person or thing it qualifies, allowing the next comment to evaluate that subject before mentioning time, cost, or other conditions.