English–Chinese
“true nature” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinběn sè
Example
他一直很温和，今天露出本色了。tā yì zhí hěn wēn hé jīn tiān lù chū běn sè le
He had always been gentle, but today he showed his true nature.
How to say “true nature” in Chinese
“True nature” in Chinese is 本色 (běn sè).
The original look or character that remains when added presentation falls away.
Example sentences with 本色
她在压力下仍然保持本色。tā zài yā lì xià réng rán bǎo chí běn sè
She stays true to her nature even under pressure.
Tips for using 本色
- English speakers may treat "true nature" as a deep, fixed personality, but Chinese also uses this noun for a visible manner or appearance revealed in a particular situation.