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

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

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

Your word lists

Sign in to add this word to your private lists.

Public Lists with 本身

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