🌟 본연 (本然)

Noun  

1. 본디 그대로의 타고난 상태나 모습.

1. NATURAL SHAPE; INNATE STATE: The state or shape of a person in which he/she was born.

🗣️ Usage Example:
  • 인간의 본연.
    Human nature.
  • 본연의 맛.
    Natural flavor.
  • 본연의 모습.
    Natural appearance.
  • 본연의 역할.
    The proper role.
  • 본연의 임무.
    The proper duty.
  • 군인들은 연휴 중에도 본연의 임무에 만전을 기했다.
    Even during the holidays, the soldiers were fully committed to their duties.
  • 나는 화려하게 치장하기보다는 본연의 아름다움이 드러나는 사람이 좋다.
    I prefer a man whose natural beauty is revealed rather than adorned with splendor.
  • 아르바이트는 왜 갑자기 그만두셨어요?
    Why did you suddenly quit your part-time job?
    이제 학생 본연의 역할인 공부에 집중하려고 해요.
    Now i'm going to concentrate on my original role as a student.

🗣️ Pronunciation, Application: 본연 (보년)
📚 Derivative: 본연하다: 어떤 특성이나 성질 따위가 본디부터 그러하다. 본연히: 어떤 특성이나 성질 따위가 본디부터 그러하게.

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