Definition
才能 (cái néng) refers to a person's talent or ability, often implying a natural aptitude that can be developed. It is broader than 才华 (cái huá, literary/artistic talent) and less extreme than 天才 (tiān cái, genius). Compared to 能力 (néng lì, general capability), 才能 emphasizes innate or cultivated talent rather than just skill.
noun
talentabilitycapacity
Examples
- 才能。Tā shì yí wèi hěn yǒu cái néng de yìshùjiā.He is a very talented artist.
- 才能。Gōngsī xūyào fāhuī měi ge rén de cái néng.The company needs to bring out everyone's abilities.
- 才能。Tā de cái néng zài gōngzuò zhōng dédào le chōngfèn zhǎnshì.Her talent was fully demonstrated at work.
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