Definition

Noun: 1. Luminary, outstanding talent: A person of exceptional skill, intelligence, or ability; a distinguished and highly capable individual. This term carries a formal and respectful tone, often used to describe someone whose talent is widely recognized and admired.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Hội nghị quy tụ nhiều anh tài trong ngành công nghệ. (The conference gathered many luminaries / outstanding talents in the technology field.)
  • Ông ấy thực sự là một anh tài của nền âm nhạc nước nhà. (He is truly an outstanding talent / a luminary of the national music scene.)
  • Thời đại nào cũng cần có những anh tài dẫn dắt. (Every era needs its talented leaders / luminaries to guide it.)

Advanced Usage

• "Đất nước anh hùng, con người anh tài": A classical, literary phrase meaning "A heroic country, a talented people," often used to praise a nation's character and the caliber of its citizens.
• "Anh hùng, anh tài": A paired phrase used to collectively refer to heroes and exceptionally talented individuals, emphasizing a group of the nation's best and brightest.

Variants and Related Words

• Nhân tài (noun): Talent, gifted person. This is a more common and general synonym.
• Kỳ tài (noun): A person of extraordinary, rare talent; a genius or prodigy. This emphasizes the uniqueness and rarity of the talent.
• Hiền tài (noun): A virtuous and talented person. This classical term emphasizes both talent and moral character, as in the famous saying "" (Virtuous and talented people are the vital spirit of the nation).

Synonyms

• Tài năng xuất chúng: Exceptional talent.
• Bậc thầy: Master.
• Ngôi sao sáng: A shining star (in a field).

Notes on Usage

• Register: "Anh tài" is a formal, literary, and somewhat classical term. It is less common in everyday casual conversation than "nhân tài."
• Connotation: It implies not just skill but also a degree of prestige, respect, and often leadership within a field. It can sometimes carry a slightly heroic or legendary nuance.
• Gender: While "anh" is masculine, "anh tài" is generally used in a gender-neutral sense in modern Vietnamese to refer to any person of great talent, regardless of gender. For specific emphasis on a female talent, "nữ anh tài" can be used.

noun

1. Luminary, outstanding talent