后天
Definition
(adj) Refers to what is acquired through learning and experience (as opposed to innate)
Examples
“他的音乐才能主要是后天培养出来的。”
“外向这点，多半是后天学来的。”
Being outgoing is mostly something you pick up over time.
“她的法语口音，后天练得挺像样。”
Her French accent got pretty good through practice.
“在上海待了半年，他后天养成了早起的习惯。”
After six months in Shanghai, he picked up the habit of getting up early.
“后天的经验，比天赋更管用。”
Experience beats talent more often than not.
Related words
Other Chinese words at this level include 友爱的, 饿的, 学校, 老师, and 学生. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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