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得天独厚

dé tiān dú hòu

exceptionally favoured by nature

Character by character

得dé
receive
天tiān
from heaven
独dú
uniquely
厚hòu
generous

Example

这座城市靠海,地理位置得天独厚。
The city is on the sea and its location is uniquely favoured.

Tone: positive (praise).

Usage and origin

Usually about natural conditions or location.

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