instinct; native ability (n.)
HSK 6
Traditional
本能 (unaltered)
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Examples
这种本能使动物适应生存环境。 zhè zhǒng běn néng shǐ dòng wù shì yìng shì shēng cún huán jìng. - This instinct helps animals adapt to their environment.
他的本能告诉他这个地方不安全。 tā de běn néng gào sù tā zhè ge dì fang bù ān quán. - His instinct tells him this place is not safe.
人类具有求生的本能。 rén lèi jù yǒu qiú shēng de běn néng. - Humans have a survival instinct.
这种本能使得动物能够避开危险。 zhè zhǒng běn néng shǐ dé dòng wù néng gòu bì kāi wēi xiǎn. - This instinct allows animals to avoid danger.
猫天生具备捕鼠的本能。 māo tiān shēng jù bèi bǔ shǔ de běn néng. - Cats are born with an instinct to catch mice.
Characters
本 běn - root; [measure word for books] | HSK 1
能 néng - to be able to; can | HSK 1