Definition
天之骄子 (tiān zhī jiāo zǐ) is a four-character idiom meaning 'a favored child of heaven' — someone who is exceptionally lucky, talented, or successful. The 天 here refers to heaven or fate, not a personal deity. The idiom can be used sincerely or ironically, e.g., to describe a person who always lands on their feet or achieves great things with apparent ease.
idiom
a person especially favored by fateone who is exceptionally lucky or talented
Examples
- 天之骄子，。Tā cóngxiǎo jiù shì tiān zhī jiāo zǐ, xuéxí hé gōngzuò dōu hěn shùnlì.He has been a favored child of heaven since childhood — both his studies and work have gone smoothly.
- 天之骄子，。Dàjiā dōu juéde tā shì tiān zhī jiāo zǐ, dàn tā zìjǐ zhīdào yǒu duō nǔlì.Everyone thinks he is fortune's favorite, but he himself knows how hard he has worked.
- 天之骄子，。Bú yào yǐwéi nǐ shì tiān zhī jiāo zǐ, yùnqì bú huì yìzhí hǎo.Don't think you are heaven's favorite — luck won't last forever.
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