天生 (tiān shēng) — how to say "innate" in Chinese

天生

Innate, inborn, natural

adjective

Character composition

天

sky, day, nature

生

to be born, life, birth

Radicals / Keys

大

Big

#37 · dà · 3 strokes

生

Life

#100 · shēng · 5 strokes

Collocations

天生一对

tiān shēng yī duì

a match made in heaven

Examples

她天生就有很好的音乐才能。

She has excellent musical talent by nature.

他天生聪明。

He is naturally intelligent.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "innate" in Chinese?

"innate" in Chinese is 天生 (tiān shēng).

What does 天生 mean in English?

天生 (tiān shēng) means "Innate, inborn, natural".

How is 天生 pronounced?

It is pronounced tiān shēng (written as tian sheng, tiansheng). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "innate" in Chinese characters?

It is written 天生.

What HSK level is 天生?

天生 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.

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