"Beauty is nothing, but character is needed". This sentence means

Analyze the question You are asked what the sentence "Beauty is nothing, but character is needed" means. This is a question on sentence interpretation (comprehension of meaning).

Explain the concept The sentence has two parts joined by "but," which signals contrast:

• "Beauty is nothing" means beauty has little or no value on its own.
• "Character is needed" means character is what really counts.

The writer is comparing the two and saying character is more important.

Evaluate each option

• A. Physical beauty is useless in the society. This is too extreme. The sentence says beauty is "nothing" compared with character. It does not say beauty has no use at all in society.
• B. A beautiful person ignores character. The sentence says nothing about what beautiful people do, so this is wrong.
• C. Having a good character is the most beautiful thing. This matches the contrast. Character is what is truly needed and valued, so it is the real "beauty." This is the best fit.
• D. Character attracts while beauty sustains good relationships. This reverses the idea and introduces a point about relationships that the sentence never makes.

Answer The sentence puts character above physical beauty, which is exactly what option C says.

Exam tip For meaning-of-sentence questions, look for contrast words such as "but," "however," and "although." They show which idea the writer is stressing. Also be wary of options that use extreme words like "useless" or "ignores." They often go beyond what the sentence says.