No. 2,198 in Chinese
本色
"本色" means "true nature" or "original character."
In a sentence
他在困难面前依然保持本色。
He remains true to his nature in the face of difficulties.
Here, '本色' refers to one's inherent character or true nature, implying consistency and authenticity.
这部电影表现出了普通工人的本色。
This film portrays the true nature of ordinary workers.
In this sentence, '本色' represents the intrinsic qualities or authentic characteristics of a group or type of people.
她穿着本色的衣服，显得十分素雅。
She wears clothes of a natural color, appearing very simple and elegant.
Here, '本色' describes the natural and genuine color or hue of an object, used literally.
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