ái tài
Definition
- Noun:
- Love for talent; appreciation of talent: A classical and somewhat rare term denoting a deep admiration and high regard for talented individuals or for talent itself. It describes the quality of cherishing and valuing skill, ability, and gifted people.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Vị vua đó nổi tiếng với lòng ái tài. (That king is famous for his love of talent.)
- Ái tài là một đức tính tốt của người lãnh đạo. (The appreciation of talent is a good virtue in a leader.)
Advanced Usage
- The term ái tài is primarily found in classical or literary contexts and formal writing. It is not commonly used in everyday modern conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Trọng dụng nhân tài (v): to value and employ talented people.
- Công ty cần có chính sách trọng dụng nhân tài. (The company needs a policy to value and employ talent.)
Synonyms
- Appreciation of talent
- Esteem for the gifted
- Cherishing ability
Related Idioms
- Hiền tài là nguyên khí quốc gia: A classical Vietnamese idiom meaning "Talented people are the vital spirit of the nation." It reflects a similar, but more profound, concept of valuing national talent.
- Câu "Hiền tài là nguyên khí quốc gia" thể hiện tư tưởng ái tài. (The phrase "Talented people are the vital spirit of the nation" embodies the idea of loving talent.)