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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.