Word: 本色 (běnsè, běnshǎi) 本色 dictionary entry běnsè inherent qualities; natural qualities; distinctive character; true qualities běnshǎi natural color Full dictionary entry for 本色 Example sentences using 本色 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 患难时才看得出人的本色。 Huànnàn shí cái kàndechū rén de běnsè. It is only in hard times that you see a person's true character. 这张桌子保留了木头的本色。 Zhè zhāng zhuōzi bǎoliúle mùtou de běnsè. This table has kept the natural color of the wood.