kỳ tài
Definition
- 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.)