才能
cái néngnoun★Intermediate
general
Natural or acquired skills and abilities that someone possesses.
她的才能让她在比赛中脱颖而出。
Her talent made her stand out in the competition.
💡
Can refer to both innate and developed abilities.
Collocations
音乐才能musical talent艺术才能artistic ability领导才能leadership ability
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才能出众phrase
to be exceptionally talented
才能横溢phrase
to be brimming with talent
💡Pro Tip
Usage in Context
Use '才能' to describe both innate and developed skills, often in professional or artistic contexts.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While '才能' is versatile, avoid using it for mundane or everyday skills.
📖Word Origin
Combination of '才' (talent) and '能' (ability).
📝Usage Notes
Often used to describe someone's potential or aptitude in a specific field.
Word Breakdown
才
talent
root能
ability
root汉英词典