特异功能 (tè yì gōng néng) — supernatural ability, paranormal power; exceptional ability, outstanding talent
Definition
A noun for a supernatural or paranormal power — abilities beyond normal human limits (e.g. telepathy, clairvoyance), often used in pseudoscience or fantasy contexts. Note the second sense means 'exceptional talent', which is rare in modern use.
noun
supernatural abilityparanormal powerexceptional abilityoutstanding talent
Examples
- 特异功能，。Tā shēng chēng zì jǐ yǒu tè yì gōng néng, kě yǐ kàn chuān bié rén de xīn si.He claims to have supernatural abilities and can read others' minds.
- 特异功能。Zhè bù diàn yǐng jiǎng de shì yí gè yōng yǒu tè yì gōng néng de xiǎo hái de gù shi.This movie is about a child with supernatural abilities.
- 特异功能，。Tā de tè yì gōng néng bìng bú shì tiān shēng de, ér shì hòu tiān xùn liàn chū lái de.His exceptional ability is not innate but trained later.
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