Definition
得天独厚 literally means 'to receive heaven's unique thickness', describing someone or something that is exceptionally favored by nature or circumstances — like natural talent, geographic advantages, or an ideal environment. It is used as a set phrase (idiom).
idiom
exceptionally favored by nature or circumstancesto enjoy exceptional advantages
Examples
- 得天独厚。Tā dé tiān dú hòu de yǔyán tiānfù ràng tā qīngsōng zhǎngwò le sān mén wàiyǔ.His exceptional language gift allowed him to effortlessly master three foreign languages.
- 得天独厚，，。Zhège gǎngkǒu dé tiān dú hòu, shuǐ shēn bú dòng, shì tiānrán liáng gǎng.This harbor is naturally advantaged, with deep and ice-free waters — a fine natural port.
- 得天独厚，。Zhè jiā gōngsī dé tiān dú hòu, shìchǎng shàng jīhū méiyǒu méiyǒu duìshǒu.This company has exceptional advantages — there are almost no competitors in the market.
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