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先天 xiān tiān — embryonic period (contrasted with 后天 [hòu tiān])

xiān (first tone, high and level) tiān (first tone, high and level)xian1 tian1

embryonic period (contrasted with 后天 [hòu tiān])

Levels 7–9· 2021 three-band, nine-level proficiency standardnoun
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Meanings

  1. embryonic period (contrasted with 后天 [hòu tiān])

    embryonic period (contrasted with 后天 [hòu tiān]); inborn; innate; natural

    noun

Character breakdown

  • 天
    tiān (first tone, high and level)

    sky, heaven; day; weather (天气)

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