本 | Chinese meaning

本【běn】

(bound form) root; stem
(bound form) origin; source
(bound form) one's own; this
(bound form) this; the current (year etc)
(bound form) original
(bound form) inherent
originally; initially
capital; principal
classifier for books, periodicals, files etc

Generated definitions (experimental)

root; stem

This meaning refers to the basic part of a plant or the fundamental basis of something.

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The root of this tree is very stout.

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The fundamental principle of scientific research is experimentation and evidence.

origin; source

This meaning denotes the starting point or the place where something comes from.

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The origin of this story can be traced back hundreds of years.

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The source of this dish is China.

one's own; this

This usage refers to something that belongs to or is associated with the speaker.

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This is my own brilliant work.

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I hope to keep my own opinion.

this; the current (year etc)

This meaning indicates something that is happening now or refers to the present time.

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The goal for this year is to increase sales.

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This research has attracted a lot of attention in the current scientific community.

original

This meaning relates to something that is authentic or the first of its kind.

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This painting is an original, not a reproduction.

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The manuscript he showed me is the original version by the author.

inherent

This usage implies that something is an essential or natural part of something else.

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This culture has its inherent virtues.

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Risk is an inherent characteristic of investing.

originally; initially

This meaning suggests the original state or condition before any changes.

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This building was originally constructed for a school.

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My initial plan was to travel, but I later changed my mind.

capital; principal

This meaning refers to an amount of money used to generate further income or investment.

20%。

His capital investment increased by 20% this year.

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The company needs to raise sufficient capital to maintain operations.

classifier for books, periodicals, files etc

This usage serves as a measure word specifically for volumes or sets of printed materials.

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I bought three new books.

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Several periodicals were distributed at the conference.

Generated collocations (experimental)

itselforiginallyessencelocalprincipal amountoriginal intentionthis articlethis monththis fiscal yearthis booklocal (geographical context)this newspaperthis companythis session (of a committee or event)this clause/article