Writing
本质 (běnzhì) — how to say "essence" in Chinese
本质
Essence, nature
noun
Character composition
本
root
质
quality
Radicals / Keys
木
Tree
#75 · mù · 4 strokes
貝
Shell
#154 · bèi · 7 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
本质区别
běnzhì qūbié
essential difference
看本质
kàn běnzhì
see the essence
本质问题
běnzhì wèntí
essential issue
Examples
这个问题的本质是我们缺乏有效的沟通。
The essence of this problem is that we lack effective communication.
看本质。
See the essence.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "essence" in Chinese?
"essence" in Chinese is 本质 (běnzhì).
本质 meaning in English
本质 (běnzhì) means "Essence, nature".
How is 本质 pronounced?
It is pronounced běnzhì (written as benzhi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "essence" in Chinese characters?
It is written 本质: 本 has 5 strokes, 质 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 本质?
本质 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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