本来

本来本來 běn lái ㄅㄣˇ ㄌㄞˊ bun2 loi4 HSK 3 基礎級 · Level 2 高階級 · Level 4

  • original
  • originally
  • at first
  • it goes without saying
  • of course

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 本 (1 of 2) — 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

  • 你本來可以做的。 You could have done it.
  • 我本來打算去那裡。 I had intended to go there.
  • 我本來不想打擾你。 I didn't mean to disturb you.
  • 她本來應該更小心的。 She should have been more careful.
  • 你本來不應該付賬的。 You shouldn't have paid the bill.

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