Definition

Noun: - Ability, capability: Refers to a person's inherent or developed skill, talent, and competence, especially in performing tasks, solving problems, or managing situations effectively. It often implies a combination of talent and practical skill that leads to successful outcomes. - Talent, capacity: Denotes natural aptitude or proficiency in a particular field or activity.

Usage Examples

• (He is a manager of great capability.)
• (Don't boast about your abilities.)
• (That job requires a person of genuine talent and skill.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "tài cán" often carries a formal or literary tone and is frequently used in contexts evaluating professional, managerial, or leadership competence. It is less common in casual, everyday conversation about simple skills.
• It can be used to describe someone's overall competence in handling complex affairs, not just a single specific skill.

Variants and Related Words

• Tài năng (n): Talent, genius. Often emphasizes innate artistic or intellectual gifts more than "tài cán", which leans toward practical capability.
  • Cô ấy là một nghệ sĩ có tài năng. (She is a talented artist.)
• Năng lực (n): Capacity, capability. A more general and neutral term for ability or competence.
  • Đánh giá năng lực chuyên môn. (To assess professional capacity.)

Synonyms

• Ability: The power or skill to do something.
• Capability: The quality of being capable; practical ability.
• Competence: The ability to do something successfully or efficiently.
• Talent: Natural aptitude or skill.

Related Idioms

• Khoe khoang tài cán: To boast about one's abilities.
  • Anh ta thích khoe khoang tài cán của mình trước đám đông. (He likes to boast about his capabilities in front of a crowd.)

noun

1. ability, capability