本能 — meaning in English
běn néng
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English meaning
- drive verb To operate and steer a motor vehicle.
- instinct noun A behavior or urge that comes naturally, without being learned.
- instinctively adv Automatically, by instinct, without stopping to think or being taught.
Senses
本能 is used for these senses in English:
- drive (psychology) Desire or interest.
- instinct A natural or inherent impulse or behaviour.
- instinctively Innately; by instinct; without being taught.
drive — full definition
- verb To operate and steer a motor vehicle.
- verb To motivate, push, or compel someone or something toward an outcome.
- noun A journey made in a vehicle.
- noun Strong motivation or determination to achieve something.
- noun A device used to store and retrieve computer data.
instinct — full definition
- noun A behavior or urge that comes naturally, without being learned.
- noun A gut feeling or reaction that happens without conscious thought.