English–Chinese

“congenital” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiān tiān

Example

他有先天的心脏病。tā yǒu xiān tiān de xīn zàng bìng

He has congenital heart disease.

Illustration for 先天 (congenital)

How to say “congenital” in Chinese

“Congenital” in Chinese is 先天 (xiān tiān).

A built-in starting point that belongs to a person from birth rather than developing through experience.

Full entry for 先天: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 先天

她从小就有先天的视力问题。tā cóng xiǎo jiù yǒu xiān tiān de shì lì wèn tí

She has had a congenital vision problem since she was little.

Tips for using 先天

  • This word can describe both a bodily condition and a personal gift, so context shows whether the discussion is medical or about a person's abilities.

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