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生来
shēnglái
Description
"生来"的意思是从出生的时候就是这样，不是后来变的。
"生来" means to be that way from birth, not changed later.
我们常说一个人生来就有某种性格或特点。
We often say a person has a certain character or trait "生来".
Meanings
生来shēnglái
from birth; by nature; inherently
他生来就很聪明。
He was born very smart.
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Notes
- Etymology
生 (be born) + 来 (since), literally "since birth."
- Nuance
often paired with 就, stressing a trait present from birth, similar to 天生.
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