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March 24, 2026
天赋(天賦)tiānfù(tian1fu4)
天赋 (tiānfù) refers to a natural talent or innate skill that a person possesses. It is commonly used to describe abilities that come easily to someone without much practice or effort, often in artistic or intellectual contexts.
Frequency#2225DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, recognizing and nurturing one's 天赋 is considered important, especially in educational settings, where parents often encourage children to pursue their natural talents from a young age.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'heavenly gift' falling from the sky (天, 'tiān' means 'heaven') that gives you a special talent (赋, 'fù' relates to 'bestow'). Picture someone catching this gift effortlessly, symbolizing their innate ability.
Meanings of 天赋
tiānfù(tian1fu4)
1gift
2innate skill
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About 天赋
天赋Simplified
天賦Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#2225Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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天才 (tiāncái) refers to a genius or highly talented person, while 天赋 (tiānfù) specifically emphasizes the innate ability rather than the level of achievement or intelligence.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'heavenly gift' falling from the sky (天, 'tiān' means 'heaven') that gives you a special talent (赋, 'fù' relates to 'bestow'). Picture someone catching this gift effortlessly, symbolizing their innate ability.
Usage Notes
天赋 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing someone's abilities. A common mistake is to confuse it with 学才 (xuécái), which refers more to learned skills rather than innate talents. Be mindful of the tone: use the correct fourth tone for '赋'.
HSK Study Tips
As a Level 6 word, 天赋 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to personal development and abilities. Students should focus on using it in sentences that express evaluation or comparison of talents.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, recognizing and nurturing one's 天赋 is considered important, especially in educational settings, where parents often encourage children to pursue their natural talents from a young age.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 天赋 with 努力 (nǔlì, meaning 'effort'), mistakenly suggesting that all abilities require hard work. A correct usage would be: '他的天赋使他很容易学会音乐。' (His talent makes it easy for him to learn music.)
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Grammar Patterns of 天赋
天赋 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
tā yǒu yī zhǒng dòng chá tā rén dòng jī de tiān fù。
She has a natural ability to understand the motives of others.
2
她为自己的两个孩子都有音乐天赋而自豪。
tā wéi zì jǐ de liǎng gè hái zǐ dū yǒu yīn lè tiān fù ér zì háo。
She is proud that both her children have a talent for music.
3
他生来就是个有设计天赋的机械师。
tā shēng lái jiù shì gè yǒu shè jì tiān fù de jī xiè shī。
He was a born mechanic with a flair for design.
4
他是个非常有天赋的舞者。
tā shì gè fēi cháng yǒu tiān fù de wǔ zhě。
He's an exceptionally talented dancer.
5
即使是最有天赋的人也可能会被错误的导师摧毁自信。
jí shǐ shì zuì yǒu tiān fù de rén yě kě néng huì bèi cuò wù de dǎo shī cuī huǐ zì xìn。
Even the most gifted can have confidence destroyed by the wrong instructor.
6
她天生的创造力和艺术天赋让她的家不同凡响，令人叹服。
tā tiān shēng de chuàng zào lì hé yì shù tiān fù ràng tā de jiā bù tóng fán xiǎng， ， líng rén tàn。
Her natural creativity and artistic talent make her home a real showstopper.
7
她的舞台表演天赋在电影行业中被埋没了20年。
tā de wǔ tái biǎo yǎn tiān fù zài diàn yǐng háng yè zhōng bèi mái méi le20 20。
For two decades her theatrical talents were ignored by the film industry.
8
他们之中谁更有音乐天赋还未有定论。
tā mén zhī zhōng shuí gēng yǒu yīn lè tiān fù huán wèi yǒu dìng lùn。
Which of them has more musical talent is open to debate.
9
艾迪: 李东从小学一年级起就被认为很有天赋.
ài dí: : lǐ dōng cóng xiǎo xué yī nián jí qǐ jiù bèi rèn wéi hěn yǒu tiān.
Eddy: He has been regarded as a gifted one since grade
10
他天赋很高。
tā tiān fù hěn gāo。
He's got lots of talent.
Cultural Notes for 天赋
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, recognizing and nurturing one's 天赋 is considered important, especially in educational settings, where parents often encourage children to pursue their natural talents from a young age.
Frequently Asked Questions about 天赋
No, 天赋 specifically refers to innate talents rather than skills acquired through study or practice.
Generally, no. It is usually positive, highlighting someone's natural abilities, but it can imply a lack of effort if overemphasized.
