Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person of extraordinary talent or genius: An individual whose skill, ability, or intellect is exceptionally rare and far surpasses the ordinary or average level.
   • Remarkable talent: The exceptional and unusual ability or skill itself, often in a specific field such as arts, strategy, or academics.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy thực sự là một kỳ tài trong lĩnh vực âm nhạc. (He is truly a genius in the field of music.)
  • Sự sáng tạo của cô ấy được công nhận là một kỳ tài. (Her creativity is recognized as a remarkable talent.)
  • Lịch sử ghi nhận nhiều kỳ tài quân sự. (History records many military geniuses.)

Advanced Usage

• The term often carries a sense of awe and is used to describe individuals who achieve feats that seem almost impossible or magical to ordinary people. It implies a natural, innate gift rather than just hard-earned skill.

Variants and Related Words

• Thiên tài (n): Prodigy, genius. This is a close synonym, though often emphasizes a heaven-sent, innate brilliance, while can emphasize the astonishing, marvelous () aspect of the talent.
• Kỳ nhân (n): An extraordinary person, often with unusual skills or characteristics. The focus is more on the person being remarkable in a broader sense.

Synonyms

• Genius: Exceptional intellectual or creative power.
• Prodigy: A person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities.
• Virtuoso: A person highly skilled in a particular art, especially music.

Related Idioms

• Kỳ tài dị sĩ: An idiom referring to a person of extraordinary talent and unique, unconventional character.
  • Vị đạo sư đó là một kỳ tài dị sĩ, sống ẩn dật trong rừng. (That master is an eccentric genius, living in seclusion in the forest.)