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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.
Strokes16Frequency#2225DifficultyVery Hard
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
16Strokes
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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.
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.
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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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.
When to use 天赋
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'.
天赋 or something close to it
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.
What learners get wrong
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.
