inherent nature; disposition
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inherent nature; innate character; disposition
literaryRefers to a person's natural or fundamental character, often considered enduring and difficult to change. Has a more refined, literary tone than "本性".
Tā他
bǐng禀
xìng性
chún淳
hòu厚
，
cóng从
bù不
yǔ与
rén人
jì计
jiào较
。
He is innately honest and kind, never arguing with others.
Sú俗
huà话
shuō说
，
jiāng江
shān山
yì易
gǎi改
，
bǐng禀
xìng性
nán难
yí移
。
As the saying goes, it's easier to move mountains and rivers than to change one's inherent nature.
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Zhè这
wèi位
yì艺
shù术
jiā家
suī虽
lì历
jīng经
mó磨
nàn难
，
dàn但
shàn善
liáng良
de的
bǐng禀
xìng性
shǐ始
zhōng终
wèi未
biàn变
。
Although this artist has gone through many hardships, his kind disposition has remained unchanged.