phú tính
Definition
- Noun:
- Innate talent; inherent aptitude: A natural ability or quality that a person is born with, often referring to intellectual or artistic gifts.
- Endowed nature: The inherent characteristics or disposition granted to a person.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cậu bé ấy có phú tính thông minh hiếm có. (That boy has a rare innate talent for intelligence.)
- Phú tính nghệ thuật của cô ấy được bộc lộ từ rất sớm. (Her innate artistic aptitude was revealed very early.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is formal and literary, often used in written Vietnamese to describe congenital qualities, particularly intellectual or moral ones. It is not typically used for learned skills.
Variants and Related Words
Thiên phú (n): natural gift, genius; a synonym with a very similar meaning.
- Anh ấy có thiên phú về âm nhạc. (He has a natural gift for music.)
Bẩm sinh (adj): innate, inborn; an adjective describing a quality present from birth.
- Tài năng bẩm sinh (Inborn talent)
Synonyms
- Innate talent: A natural ability present from birth.
- Inherent aptitude: A natural capacity for a specific skill.
- Endowment: A natural quality or ability one is provided with.
Related Concepts
- Năng khiếu: This word also means "aptitude" or "talent" but can be more general, encompassing both innate and developed abilities. strongly emphasizes the congenital, gifted aspect.