běn​lái HSK3

originally

Senses

本来/ 本來 běn​lái originally

originally; at first; in the beginning

本来/ 本來 běn​lái original

original; innate; inherent; describing a state or quality that was originally present

本来/ 本來 běn​lái of course

it goes without saying; that's as it should be; indicates that something is logical or should have been expected from the start

References

same_as 本/本 本来/本來