Writing
天性 (tiān xìng) — how to say "nature" in Chinese
天性
Nature, innate disposition
noun
Character composition
天
sky, heaven
性
nature, character
Radicals / Keys
大
Big
#37 · dà · 3 strokes
心
Heart
#61 · xīn · 4 strokes
Collocations
人的天性
rén de tiānxìng
human nature
Examples
孩子的好奇心是天性，我们应该保护它。
Children's curiosity is innate nature, we should protect it.
这是他的天性。
This is his nature.
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Frequently asked questions
Nature meaning in Chinese
"nature" in Chinese is 天性 (tiān xìng).
What does 天性 mean in English?
天性 (tiān xìng) means "Nature, innate disposition".
How is 天性 pronounced?
It is pronounced tiān xìng (written as tian xing, tianxing). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "nature" in Chinese characters?
It is written 天性: 天 has 4 strokes, 性 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 天性?
天性 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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