inner nature; intrinsic quality; essence
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1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
inner nature; intrinsic character; essence
formalA formal, often literary or philosophical term used to describe the inherent, unchangeable qualities of a person, object, or concept.
Tā他
suī虽
rán然
wài外
biǎo表
yán严
sù肃
，
dàn但
nèi内
zhì质
shàn善
liáng良
。
Although he appears stern on the outside, his inner nature is kind.
Píng评
jià价
yī一
gè个
rén人
，
bù不
néng能
zhǐ只
kàn看
biǎo表
miàn面
，
gèng更
yào要
kàn看
qí其
nèi内
zhì质
。
To judge a person, you must look beyond appearances and examine their intrinsic character.
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Zhè这
jiàn件
gǔ古
dǒng董
de的
jià价
zhí值
zài在
yú于
tā它
dú独
tè特
de的
lì历
shǐ史
nèi内
zhì质
。
The value of this antique lies in its unique historical essence.
Wén文
huà化
nèi内
zhì质
shì是
wéi维
xì系
yī一
gè个
mín民
zú族
jīng精
shén神
de的
hé核
xīn心
。
The intrinsic quality of a culture is the core that sustains a nation's spirit.