tiān cái
genius; talent; gift
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他是一个天才
tā shì yīgè tiāncái
He is a genius.
她很有天赋
tā hěn yǒu tiānfù
She is very talented.
他们都是天才
tāmen dōu shì tiāncái
They are all geniuses.
笨蛋 (bèn dàn)
idiot
白痴 (bái chī)
moron
The Chinese word 天才 (tiān cái) is composed of two characters: 天 (tiān), meaning "heaven" or "sky," and 才 (cái), meaning "talent" or "ability." Together, these characters form a compound word that literally means "heavenly talent" or "natural ability." The term 天才 is often used to describe someone who is exceptionally gifted or talented in a particular area, such as music, art, or mathematics. It can also be used more broadly to refer to someone who is simply very intelligent or capable.The character 天 (tiān) is one of the oldest and most important characters in the Chinese language. It is thought to have originated from a pictograph of a person standing with their arms raised, representing the idea of reaching for the sky. The character 才 (cái) is also an ancient character, and it is thought to have originated from a pictograph of a person holding a tool, representing the idea of skill or craftsmanship.The combination of these two characters creates a word that is both powerful and meaningful. 天才 (tiān cái) is a reminder that true talent is not something that can be learned or acquired through hard work alone. It is a gift from heaven, and it is something to be cherished and nurtured.