No. 764 in Chinese
本身
It means "oneself" or "itself."
In a sentence
这件艺术品本身就极具价值。
This artwork itself is extremely valuable.
'本身' indicates that the inherent value is in the artwork itself, without considering any external factors.
问题本身并不复杂，而是解决的过程棘手。
The problem itself is not complex, but the process of solving it is challenging.
'本身' is used to clarify that the simplicity lies in the problem alone, not in its associated aspects.
我们应该关注事物本身，而不是被观念所迷惑。
We should focus on things themselves rather than being misled by ideas.
'本身' emphasizes paying attention to the essence or intrinsic nature of the things under discussion.
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