本性难移

本性难移本性難移 běn xìng nán ㄅㄣˇ ㄒㄧㄥˋ ㄋㄢˊ ㄧˊ bun2 sing3 naan4 ji4

  • It is hard to change one's essential nature (idiom). You can't change who you are.
  • Can the leopard change his spots? (Jeremiah 13:23)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 本 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 江山易改,本性难移。 A leopard never changes its spots.

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