Meanings of 诞生
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AI Study Notes for 诞生
出生 (chūshēng) refers specifically to the physical birth of a person or animal, while 诞生 (dànshēng) can be used more broadly to include metaphorical births, such as ideas or concepts.
Be mindful of tone when pronouncing 诞生 (dànshēng), as the first syllable is in the fourth tone and the second in the first tone. It is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as literature or announcements, rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include 诞生于 (to be born in) or 诞生的 (born, as in 'the born ideas').
As an HSK 6 word, 诞生 (dànshēng) connects well with other advanced vocabulary related to birth, creation, and emergence. Focus on using this term in various contexts, especially in writing and discussions about innovation or significant events.
Learners often confuse 诞生 (dànshēng) with 出生 (chūshēng), which also means 'to be born' but is more commonly used. For example, saying '我在北京诞生' is less common than '我在北京出生'.
Pronunciation of 诞生
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How to say to be born in Chinese
“to be born” in Chinese is诞生
诞生 (dànshēng) means 'to be born' and is often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. It can refer to the birth of a person, the emergence of ideas, or the creation of things, such as products or concepts. This term carries a sense of celebration and significance surrounding the act of coming into existence.
When to use 诞生
Be mindful of tone when pronouncing 诞生 (dànshēng), as the first syllable is in the fourth tone and the second in the first tone. It is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as literature or announcements, rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include 诞生于 (to be born in) or 诞生的 (born, as in 'the born ideas').
诞生 or something close to it
出生 (chūshēng) refers specifically to the physical birth of a person or animal, while 诞生 (dànshēng) can be used more broadly to include metaphorical births, such as ideas or concepts.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 诞生 (dànshēng) with 出生 (chūshēng), which also means 'to be born' but is more commonly used. For example, saying '我在北京诞生' is less common than '我在北京出生'.
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Grammar Patterns of 诞生
诞生 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
我已经掌握了有关该组织____的可靠的详细资料。
I had obtained the authentic details about the birth of the organization.
Example Sentences for 诞生 (4)
Frequently Asked Questions about 诞生
You can use 诞生 to refer to the birth of a person, the inception of ideas, or the launch of products.
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