天之骄子 (tiān zhī jiāo zǐ) — (idiom) a person especially favored by fate; one who is exceptionally lucky or talented
Definition
A chengyu meaning 'child of heaven' — someone exceptionally favored by fate, gifted, or remarkably lucky. Carries a formal, literary tone, often used with a hint of envy or to urge humility.
idiom
a person especially favored by fateone who is exceptionally lucky or talented
Examples
- 天之骄子，。Tā cóng xiǎo jiù shì tiān zhī jiāo zǐ, xué xí hé gōng zuò dōu hěn shùn lì.He has been a favored child of heaven since childhood — both his studies and work have gone smoothly.
- 天之骄子，。Dà jiā dōu jué de tā shì tiān zhī jiāo zǐ, dàn tā zì jǐ zhī dào yǒu duō nǔ lì.Everyone thinks he is fortune's favorite, but he himself knows how hard he has worked.
- 天之骄子，。Bú yào yǐ wéi nǐ shì tiān zhī jiāo zǐ, yùn qì bú huì yì zhí hǎo.Don't think you are heaven's favorite — luck won't last forever.
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