本性

• Pinyin: běn xìng
• Desglose de hanzi: 本 = 木 (tree) + 一 (root marker); 性 = 忄 (heart) + 生 (life)

Significado

Naturaleza innata; carácter; verdadera naturaleza.

The deep, inherent character of a person that is difficult to change. Often appears in the phrase 江山易改，本性难移 (it's easier to change rivers and mountains than one's nature). Can be neutral, positive, or negative depending on context.

Ejemplos

1. 江山易改，本性难移，他这辈子是改不了了。
2. 人的本性是善良的还是邪恶的，哲学家们争论了几千年。
3. 危机时刻最能看出一个人的本性。

Guía de uso

Contexto: philosophy, psychology, character analysis

Tono: reflective

Correcto

• 他的本性很善良。(He is kind by nature.)
• 本性难改。(One's nature is hard to change.)

Incorrecto

• 把暂时行为说成'本性' (Don't call temporary behavior 本性 — it refers to deep, unchanging character)

Origen e historia

本 (root/fundamental) + 性 (nature/character). The root nature.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal