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先天
xiāntiān
Description
「先天」是指人一出生就有的东西，比如天生的能力或身体情况。
"先天" refers to things a person has from birth, such as innate abilities or physical conditions.
它常常和「后天」一起用，「后天」是指出生以后才有的。
It is often used together with "后天", which refers to things acquired after birth.
Meanings
先天xiāntiān
inborn; congenital; innate
他有先天的音乐天赋。
He has an innate musical talent.
先天xiāntiān
by nature; innately; from birth
这个孩子先天身体就比较弱。
This child is physically weak from birth.
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Notes
- Etymology
先 (before/prior) + 天 (heaven/nature), meaning what exists prior to birth.
- Nuance
often paired with 后天 (acquired later); 先天 stresses what is present from birth.
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