粵

本bun2性sing3

bun2 sing3běn xìng

English

  1. natural instincts
  2. nature
  3. inherent quality
  4. nature; natural disposition

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 本來嘅性格、性質。

Examples

  • 本性難移。

    Old habits die hard.

    Tatoeba · kaenif CC BY

  • 江山易改,本性難移。

    Old habits die hard.

    Tatoeba · kaenif CC BY

  • 江山易改,本性难移。

    A leopard never changes its spots.

    Tatoeba · U2FS CC BY

  • 好奇是哲学家的本性。

    Wonder is the true character of the philosopher.

    Tatoeba · verdastelo9604 CC BY

  • 佢嘅本性唔壞嘅,係一時做錯嘅啫。

    [ChatGPT]His nature isn't bad, he just made a mistake this time.

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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