口才 (kǒu cái) — eloquence, speaking ability
Definition
口才 refers specifically to eloquence — the skill of speaking well in real time. Unlike 才华 or 才能 (broader talent/ability), it is limited to verbal expression.
noun
eloquencespeaking ability
Examples
- 口才，。Tā de kǒu cái fēi cháng hǎo, měi cì yǎn jiǎng dōu hěn jīng cǎi.His eloquence is excellent; every speech he gives is wonderful.
- 口才。Zuò xiāo shòu xū yào hěn hǎo de kǒu cái.Being a salesperson requires good eloquence.
- 口才。Tā cóng xiǎo jiù kāi shǐ liàn xí kǒu cái.He started practicing eloquence from a young age.
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