běn
xìng

HSK 7-9
common
noun

Meaning of 本性

本性 means innate nature; inherent character. Pronounced běn xìng. HSK 7-9.

  • innate nature; inherent character

Definitions & Examples

Jiāng
shān
gǎi
 
běn
xìng
nán
 

It's easier to move mountains and rivers than to change one's innate nature.

Shàn
liáng
shì
de
běn
xìng
 

Kindness is his innate nature.

li
jiǎo
huá
de
běn
xìng
shì
gǎi
liǎo
de
 

The cunning nature of a fox cannot be changed.