Refers to qualities or conditions present from birth, often used in medical or biological contexts (e.g., 先天性疾患).
His musical talent is innate.
There are tests to check the risk of congenital anomalies.
a priori
congenital; hereditary; inborn
congenital disease; hereditary disease
From 先 (before) and 天 (heaven/nature), literally 'before heaven', referring to qualities endowed by nature before birth.