From the basics of characters to complex idioms, Chinese learning can be challenging. This free guide highlights the idiom 「本來面目」. Details below.
Introducing the Chinese idiom 「本來面目」: its meaning and application are provided for your understanding.
Originally a Buddhist term, referring to human nature. Later it is often used to describe the original appearance of things.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
běn lái miàn mù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bun2 loi4 min6 muk6
With so many Chinese idioms, each holding diverse meanings and uses, there is much to explore. These materials are designed to support your Chinese language studies.

