since birth; by nature; innately
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1 sense · 3 examplesadverb
since birth; from childhood; by nature
Describes innate qualities, temperament, or physical characteristics that have been present since birth. Usually followed by 就.
Tā他
shēng生
lái来
jiù就
zhè这
pí脾
qi气
，
shuí谁
yě也
gǎi改
bù不
liǎo了
。
He has had this temper since birth; nobody can change it.
Zhè这
hái孩
zi子
shēn身
tǐ体
shēng生
lái来
jiù就
jiē结
shi实
，
hěn很
shǎo少
shēng生
bìng病
。
This child has been physically strong since birth and rarely gets sick.
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Tā她
shēng生
lái来
jiǎng讲
lǐ礼
mào貌
，
jiàn见
dào到
zhǎng长
bèi辈
zǒng总
shì是
zhǔ主
dòng动
wèn问
hǎo好
。
She has been polite by nature since birth, always taking the initiative to greet elders.