one's true self

language: zh

definitions

  1. A person's authentic identity, character, or essence, free from social masks, pretenses, or the influence of external expectations.
    zh: 真实的自我

examples

  1. After years of living to please others, she finally felt she was returning to her true self.

    在为了讨好他人而生活多年后，她终于觉得自己在找回真实的自我。