才思 (cái sī) — creative talent; imaginative power (in writing or art)

Definition

A literary, written-style noun for 'creative/imaginative power' in writing or art — about the spark of inspiration itself, not skill (which is 才能).

noun
creative talentimaginative power (in writing or art)

Examples

  • 才思
    Zhè wèi zuò jiā cái sī mǐn jié, zuò pǐn shēn shòu dú zhě xǐ ài.
    This writer is quick-witted and creative, and his works are deeply loved by readers.
  • 才思
    Tā cóng xiǎo cái sī chū zhòng, huà le hěn duō piào liang de huà.
    He has had outstanding creative talent since childhood and has painted many beautiful pictures.
  • 才思
    Tā de cái sī zài shī gē zhōng dé dào le chōng fèn zhǎn xiàn.
    Her imaginative power is fully displayed in her poetry.

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