本能

• Pinyin: běn néng
• Desglose de hanzi: 本 = 木 (tree) + 一 (root marker); 能 = 厶 + 月 + 匕匕 (bear/ability)

Significado

Instinto; capacidad innata.

Inborn behaviors or responses that don't require learning or conscious thought. Used both for biological instincts (survival, reproduction) and for deeply ingrained responses that feel automatic.

Ejemplos

1. 遇到危险时，逃跑是人的本能反应。
2. 母亲保护孩子是一种本能。
3. 他本能地伸手挡住了飞来的球。

Guía de uso

Contexto: biology, psychology, behavior

Tono: analytical

Correcto

• 这是人的本能。(This is human instinct.)
• 他本能地退后了一步。(He instinctively stepped back.)

Incorrecto

• 把学到的技能说成'本能' (Don't call learned skills 本能 — instinct refers to innate, unlearned responses)

Origen e historia

本 (root/fundamental) + 能 (ability). Fundamental, innate ability.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal