本

běn

this; one's own; originally

Dictionary entry

(bound form) root; stem; (bound form) origin; source; (bound form) one's own; this

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本

See it in sentences

这本小说太有意思了!

Zhè běn xiǎoshuō tài yǒu yìsi le!

English

This novel is so interesting!

他本想请你吃饭。

Tā běn xiǎng qǐng nǐ chī fàn.

English

He originally planned to invite you to dinner.

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