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bản tính

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Hanoi [ʔɓaːn˧˩ tïŋ˧˦]Huế [ʔɓaːŋ˧˨ tɨn˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔɓaːŋ˨˩˦ tɨn˦˥] browser voice
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bản tính means inherent nature; character.

Chinese characters: 本性

Meanings of bản tính in English

Noun

  1. inherent nature; character

Example sentences with bản tính

  • Nhân gian dễ đổi, bản tính khó rời. A leopard cannot change his spots.

Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 本性.

Frequently asked questions

What does bản tính mean in English?

bản tính (noun) means "inherent nature; character".

How do you pronounce bản tính?

IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaːn˧˩ tïŋ˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓaːŋ˨˩˦ tɨn˦˥]. Tones: bản — dipping tone (hỏi), tính — rising tone (sắc).

Is bản tính a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. bản tính is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 本性.

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited; example sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR). IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.