天生

• Pinyin: tiān shēng
• Desglose de hanzi: 天 = 一 + 大 — heaven; 生 = to be born, life

Significado

Innato; de nacimiento; nacido con.

Describes qualities, abilities, or characteristics that one possesses from birth rather than acquiring through effort. Can apply to physical traits, personality, or talents. Often used to emphasize something is inherent rather than learned.

Ejemplos

1. 她天生丽质，不化妆也很好看。
2. 有些人天生乐观，遇到困难也能保持积极心态。
3. 他天生就是当领导的料，从小就有号召力。

Guía de uso

Contexto: description, personality, appearance

Tono: descriptive

Correcto

• 她是天生的美人。(She's a natural beauty.)
• 他天生就这样。(He was born that way.)

Incorrecto

• 把后天习得的技能说成'天生' (Don't call acquired skills 天生 — it specifically means inborn)

Origen e historia

天 means heaven, 生 means born or life — born from heaven, innate.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal