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TOPIK 4noun

본질

bonjil

본질이 · 본질을

essence, true nature

Example

문제의 본질을 정확히 파악해야 해요.

We need to grasp the essence of the problem accurately.

Word parts

본 origin질 substance

Literally 'original substance': what something really is underneath.