'ITSELF', FOR EMPHASIS
EGP #918 | B2 | PRONOUNS / reflexive Can use the singular pronoun 'itself' for emphasis. Lexical range: N/A
这个故事本身就很有趣。
The story ___itself is very interesting.
这家公司本身是很久以前成立的。
The company ___itself was founded a long time ago.
这家店本身是15年前开业的，但业务的邮购部分是新的。
The shop ___itself started 15 years ago but the mail-order side of the business is new.
房子本身很漂亮，但周围环境太吵了。
The house ___itself is beautiful, but the neighborhood is too noisy.
这个盒子本身很轻。
The box ___itself is very light.