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固有
gù yǒu
Meaning
- inherent
Definition
固有的；本来有的；非外来的。
Inherent; intrinsic; innate; not acquired from outside.
Usage
用于形容事物本身所具备的、与生俱来的属性或特征。常修饰抽象名词，如文化、观念、风险等。
Used to describe attributes or characteristics that are naturally possessed by a thing, often modifying abstract nouns such as culture, concept, risk, etc.
Examples
- 1 每个国家都有其固有的文化传统。(Every country has its inherent cultural traditions.)
- 2 这种药物有固有的副作用，需谨慎使用。(This drug has inherent side effects and should be used with caution.)
- 3 人类对未知事物有一种固有的恐惧心理。(Humans have an inherent fear of the unknown.)
- 4 数学定理具有固有的逻辑美感。(Mathematical theorems have an inherent logical beauty.)
- 5 企业必须认识到自身固有的风险并加以管理。(Enterprises must recognize their inherent risks and manage them.)
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