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TOPIK 6noun

본연

bonyeon [보년]

본연이 · 본연을

original nature, true or inherent role

Example

학교는 교육이라는 본연의 역할에 충실해야 해요.

Schools should be faithful to their true role of education.

Word parts

본 root연 so

Literally 'originally so'.

Good to know

Almost always 본연의 N: 본연의 임무, 본연의 모습.