Definition

1. Noun:
   • True talent: A person who possesses genuine, outstanding, and often innate ability or skill in a particular field, as opposed to someone who is merely competent or has acquired skill through superficial means.

Usage Examples

• trong làng hội họa.* (He is recognized as a in the painting community.)
• âm nhạc.* (This competition aims to find musical .)
• .* (She is not an ordinary artist; she is a .)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in contexts that emphasize the discovery, recognition, or appreciation of someone's profound and authentic ability, sometimes in contrast to pretenders or those with only technical skill.
• It can carry a tone of respect and admiration, implying that the talent is both rare and deeply rooted in the individual's character.

Variants and Related Words

• Tài năng (n): talent, ability. A more general and commonly used term for talent.
• Thiên tài (n): genius. Refers to an exceptional, often prodigious level of natural ability, typically stronger than "chân tài."

Synonyms

• True talent
• Real talent
• Genuine ability

Related Idioms

• While "chân tài" itself is not typically part of a longer idiom, it is conceptually related to phrases discussing authenticity versus pretense, such as the idea of "vàng thật" (real gold) versus "vàng giả" (fake gold).

noun

1. True talent
   • một nghệ sĩ có chân tài
     an artist with a true talent; a sterling artist