běn​shiběn​shì HSK3

ability

本事 běn​shi frequency
ability noun
the power, skill, or capability to perform a task or manage a situation effectively

He is very capable; he became the general manager at a young age.

本事 běn​shì
source material noun
the original story or source material on which a literary work, such as a play or novel, is based

The original story of this drama comes from an ancient folk legend.

Frequency

Movie subtitles
15.2 per million appears in 7% of films
Written text
14.8 per million

Details

HSK 2.0
Level 6
HSK 3.0
Level 3

Sources

Definitions
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