innate intelligence and ability
A yojijukugo from Confucian thought, referring to the natural moral knowledge and capability that humans are born with. Used in philosophical or literary contexts.
Innate intelligence and ability is a concept based on Mencius's theory of the innate goodness of human nature.
From the paired terms 良知 and 良能 in 『孟子』, denoting the knowledge and abilities that people possess without instruction or study.