HSK 5
本质
本質
Meaning
- essence
- nature
- innate character
- intrinsic quality
- Traditional
- 本質
- Pinyin
- běn zhì
Character reference
Components and radical classification
本
běnroot, origin, source; basis
Primary radical木 · tree
质
zhìessence, nature; material, substance
Primary radical贝 · shell
質
zhìessence, nature; material, substance
Primary radical貝 · shell
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
Stroke order and writing practice
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