Definition
天骄 is a classical compound literally meaning 'heaven's pride'. Historically it referred to a powerful leader of northern nomadic tribes, especially the Xiongnu chanyu. In modern literary usage, it has taken on a more general meaning of a proud, talented, or favored person, often seen in the phrase 天之骄子.
n.
lord of a northern tribal group (historical)(literary/modern) proud and talented personprodigy
Examples
- 天骄。Gǔdài de tiān jiāo shì běifāng bùluò de shǒulǐng.The ancient Tianjiao were the leaders of northern tribes.
- 天骄，。Tā shì wǒmen xuéxiào de tiān jiāo, chéngjì hé tǐyù dōu hěn yōuxiù.He is the pride of our school, excellent in both academics and sports.
- 天骄。Zhè wèi niánqīng de tiān jiāo yíngdé le dàjiā de zūnjìng.This young Tianjiao earned everyone's respect.
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