本质 — meaning in English
běn zhì
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English meaning
- essence noun The most basic, defining quality of something — what makes it what it truly is.
- essential adj Absolutely necessary; unable to be done without.
- imperative adj Extremely important; essential.
- quiddity noun The essence or inherent nature of a person or thing.
- upshot noun The final result or main conclusion of a situation.
Senses
本质 is used for these senses in English:
- essence The inherent nature of a thing or idea.
- essential Being in the basic form; showing its essence.
- imperative Essential; crucial; extremely important.
- quiddity (philosophy) The essence or inherent nature of a person or thing.
- upshot (US) A concise summary.
essence — full definition
- noun The most basic, defining quality of something — what makes it what it truly is.
- noun A concentrated liquid extracted from a plant, used for flavoring or fragrance.
essential — full definition
- adj Absolutely necessary; unable to be done without.
- noun A basic item or ingredient that is necessary.