Meaning
This is a formal chengyu meaning that something exists from the moment of birth—an inherent quality or characteristic that a person is born with. It emphasizes natural, unlearned traits that are part of one's fundamental nature rather than acquired through experience or training.
Usage
Used in formal writing and speech to describe inherent abilities, rights, or characteristics. Commonly appears in discussions about human nature, talents, and fundamental rights. Often followed by 的 when modifying a noun (与生俱来的才能). More literary than everyday conversational Mandarin.
Examples
- 01每个人都有与生俱来的尊严和平等权利。.Every person has inherent dignity and equal rights.
- 02她对音乐有与生俱来的敏感度。.She has an innate sensitivity to music.
Characters
Common collocations
- 与生俱来的权利innate rights, natural rights
- 与生俱来的才能inborn talent
- 与生俱来的使命inherent mission
Antonyms
Origin
Literally means 'with birth all come'—the traits come together with birth itself. This classical construction uses 俱 (all/together) rather than the modern 都, marking it as a formal, literary expression.