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本身

běn shēn
HSK 6
itself, in itself, per se
adverb
pronoun

Example Sentences

本身就是一种挑战。
běnshēn jiùshì yīzhǒng tiǎozhàn 。
Itself is a kind of challenge.
这个问题本身很复杂。
zhègè wèntí běnshēn hěn fùzá 。
This question is complex in itself.
他本身没有任何问题,只是需要一些帮助。
tā běnshēn méiyǒu rènhé wèntí , zhǐshì xūyào yīxiē bāngzhù 。
He has no problems in himself, just needs some help.

Individual Characters

Words with similar meanings

自身zìshēn
oneself
More commonly used in contexts that emphasize personal attributes or identity.
自己zìjǐ
self
A colloquial term that also refers to the individual while being more informal.

Words Starting With 本

本来běn lái
original; originally; at first; it goes without saying; of course
本科běn kē
undergraduate course; undergraduate (adjective)
本质běn zhì
essence; nature; innate character; intrinsic quality
本领běn lǐng
"skill; ability; capability
本事běn shi
ability; skill; source material; original story

Words Ending With 身

亲身qīn shēn
personal; oneself
出身chū shēn
family background; class origin
动身dòng shēn
go on a journey; leave
合身hé shēn
well-fitting (of clothes)
浑身hún shēn
all over; from head to foot

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Individual Characters

HSK 1
本běn
roots or stems of plants, origin
身shēn
body, life, oneself, personally

Public Lists with 本身

Pronouns & Personal References
I, you, he, she, they, self-referential terms, and polite forms of address.
HSK 6
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Advanced HSK6 Terms
Vocabulary used in HSK6 for near-native level fluency.