真实本性

zhēn shí běn xìng
true nature

每个人都有自己的真实本性,需要被理解和尊重。

Everyone has their own true nature that needs to be understood and respected.


general

The genuine, innate character or essence of a person or thing, uninfluenced by external factors or pretenses.

他终于展现了自己的真实本性,让所有人都感到惊讶。

He finally revealed his true nature, surprising everyone.

This phrase emphasizes authenticity and contrasts with superficial appearances or social masks.

Collocations

展现真实本性reveal one's true nature了解真实本性understand someone's true nature

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Cultural Context

In Chinese philosophy, understanding one's '真实本性' is often linked to self-cultivation and moral development.

Gold Rule

Usage Clarity

This phrase is more abstract than '本质' and implies a deeper, often hidden, aspect of character.

Word Origin

Composed of 真实 (true, genuine) and 本性 (innate nature), reflecting Confucian and Daoist philosophical concepts about authenticity.

Usage Notes

Often used in philosophical, psychological, or self-reflective contexts to describe the core essence of a person or thing beyond superficial appearances.

Word Breakdown

真实
true, genuine
root
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本性
innate nature
root
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