This is the 764th most frequent Chinese word.
本身
It means "oneself" or "itself."
'本身' indicates that the inherent value is in the artwork itself, without considering any external factors.
这件艺术品本身就极具价值。
This artwork itself is extremely valuable.
'本身' is used to clarify that the simplicity lies in the problem alone, not in its associated aspects.
问题本身并不复杂，而是解决的过程棘手。
The problem itself is not complex, but the process of solving it is challenging.
'本身' emphasizes paying attention to the essence or intrinsic nature of the things under discussion.