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本质
běnzhì
Description
"本质"是指一个东西最根本、最真实的样子。
"本质" refers to the most fundamental and true nature of something.
我们常常说要看事物的本质，不要只看表面。
We often say to look at the 本质 of things, not just the surface.
Meanings
本质běnzhì
essence; the fundamental nature of something
我们要看问题的本质。
We need to look at the essence of the problem.
本质上běnzhì shang
essentially; in essence
这两件事本质上是一样的。
These two things are essentially the same.
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Notes
- Etymology
本 (root/origin) + 质 (nature/quality), together meaning the underlying true nature.
- Nuance
contrasts with 表面 (surface); often used in the phrase 本质上 (essentially).
In videos
“因为大多数人本质上还是喜欢拿着杆子去拍”
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