Definition
多才多艺 (duō cái-duō yì) is a fixed four-character phrase meaning 'multitalented, versatile' — it specifically describes a person with many talents (especially artistic or cultural). It differs from the adjectives 万能 (wàn néng 'all-purpose, versatile'), which often applies to tools or objects, and 全能 (quán néng 'all-round'), which emphasizes overall ability in multiple areas (e.g. in sports).
phrase
multitalentedversatile
Examples
- 多才多艺，，。Tā zhēn shì duō cái-duō yì, jì huì tán gāngqín, yòu huì xiě xiǎoshuō.She is really multitalented — she can play the piano and write novels.
- 多才多艺。Gōngsī xūyào yí wèi duō cái-duō yì de réncái lái fùzé zhège xiàngmù.The company needs a versatile talent to take charge of this project.
- ，多才多艺。Tā cóngxiǎo xuéxí duō zhǒng jìnéng, xiànzài chéng le yí gè duō cái-duō yì de rén.He learned many skills from a young age and has now become a multitalented person.
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