"born and bred" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 土生土长

Definition

形容某人在特定地点出生并成长，通常强调对该地有很强的归属感。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是非正式表达，强调个人对出生和成长地方的深厚感情。多用于人，很少用于书面语或其他情况。常见搭配如“Beijing born and bred”。

Examples

He is born and bred in New York.

他是纽约**土生土长**的人。

She was born and bred in a small village.

她在一个小村庄**土生土长**。

My friend is born and bred here.

我的朋友是这里的**土生土长**。

I'm London born and bred, so I love the city life.

我是伦敦的**土生土长**，所以很喜欢城市生活。

He's Texas born and bred—no wonder he loves barbecue!

他是德州**土生土长**的，难怪他喜欢烤肉！

They're proud to be Chicago born and bred, always cheering for their hometown teams.

他们为自己是芝加哥**土生土长**感到自豪，总是支持家乡的队伍。