潜质 (qián zhì) — (n.) latent potential, inherent quality (of a person)
Definition
Refers to a person's hidden, undeveloped ability or quality — 'latent potential' already inside someone, not yet realized. More about innate capacity than 能力 (current, demonstrated skill).
noun
(n.) latent potentialinherent quality (of a person)
Examples
- 潜质。Zhè ge hái zi yǒu hěn hǎo de yì shù qián zhì.This child has great artistic potential.
- 潜质。Gōng sī kàn zhòng le tā shēn shàng fā zhǎn de qián zhì.The company recognized the developmental potential in him.
- 潜质？Nǐ jué de tā yǒu méi yǒu dāng lǐng dǎo de qián zhì?Do you think he has the potential to be a leader?
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