văn tài

Một nhà văn tài năng đang viết một cuốn tiểu thuyết mới.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Literary talent: A person's natural ability or skill in writing and literature. It refers to a gifted capacity for creating written works of artistic or intellectual merit.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Nhà văn đó được ngưỡng mộ vì văn tài của mình. (That writer is admired for his literary talent.)
  • Văn tài của ông ấy thể hiện rõ qua các tiểu thuyết phức tạp. (His literary talent is clearly shown through his complex novels.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in formal, literary, or academic contexts to praise an individual's exceptional skill with written language. It is considered a high form of compliment.

Variants and Related Words

• Tài văn chương (n): A synonym meaning literary talent or gift.
  • Bà được công nhận nhờ tài văn chương xuất chúng. (She is recognized for her outstanding literary gift.)

Synonyms

• Literary genius: Exceptional creative power in writing.
• Gift for writing: A natural aptitude for composing text.

Related Idioms

• While there is no direct idiom with văn tài, the concept is central to the classical Vietnamese expression "Văn là người" ("The style is the man"), which implies that one's literary talent and style reflect their character.