无才
wú cáiphrase★Intermediate
general
Having no talent or ability; lacking skill or competence.
他觉得自己无才，无法胜任这份工作。
He feels he lacks talent and can't handle this job.
无才之辈不配享受这样的荣誉。
Those without talent don't deserve such an honor.
💡
This phrase is often used self-deprecatingly or to criticize someone's lack of ability.
Collocations
无才无德lacking both talent and virtue无才可用having no talent to be of use
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Related Phrases
无才无德phrase
lacking both talent and virtue
无才可用phrase
having no talent to be of use
💡Pro Tip
Self-deprecation
This phrase is often used to express self-doubt or humility, similar to saying 'I'm not talented enough' in English.
⚡Gold Rule
Context Matters
The tone of this phrase can vary from self-deprecating to critical, so pay attention to the context.
📖Word Origin
Composed of '无' (without) and '才' (talent/ability), literally meaning 'without talent'.
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe a lack of talent or competence. It can be self-deprecating or critical depending on the context.
Word Breakdown
无
without
root才
talent/ability
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