No. 6,646 in Chinese
本分
"本分" means one's duty, role, or behaving within one's bounds; being conscientious and honest.
In a sentence
他是一个非常本分的人，总是本本分分地完成工作。
He is a very honest and diligent person who always completes his work responsibly.
In this sentence, '本分' refers to the characteristic of being loyal and responsible, emphasizing the individual's values or behavior.
学生的本分是努力学习并尊重老师。
A student's duty is to study hard and respect their teachers.
Here, '本分' denotes one's duty or role-specific responsibilities, describing what is expected from an individual in a certain role.
小李始终保持着本分的态度，从不贪图不属于自己的东西。
Xiao Li always maintains an honest attitude and never covets things that do not belong to him.
In this context, '本分' is used to express being honest and content, showcasing a moral principle of not overreaching beyond one's possession or rights.
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