This is the 7008th most frequent Chinese word.
生而
"生而" means "born to" or "by birth."
In this sentence, '生而' means 'born'; it's used in a formal tone to express the idea of being born with a quality.
人人生而平等。
All people are born equal.
Here, '生而' emphasizes the natural characteristic or innate trait someone possesses since birth.
她生而聪慧，擅长学习各种技能。
She is born intelligent, excelling at learning various skills.
In this usage, '生而' conveys the natural action or tendency inherent at the starting point of existence.