Definition
才女 refers to a woman with exceptional literary talent or cultural refinement, a concept with deep roots in classical Chinese tradition (e.g., the term appears in historical texts describing women poets, calligraphers, and scholars). In modern usage it remains a compliment for a highly accomplished woman in intellectual or artistic fields.
n.
a woman of literary talenta gifted female intellectual (especially in classical Chinese culture)
Examples
- 才女，。Tā shì yí wèi zhēnzhèng de cái nǚ, qín qí shū huà yàngyàng jīngtōng.She is a true talented woman, proficient in zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting.
- ，才女''。Zài gǔdài, cái nǚ cháng bèi chēng wéi 'nǚ cáizi'.In ancient times, gifted women were often called 'lady talents'.
- ，才女。Méiyǒu shēnhòu de wénhuà dǐyùn, hěn nán chéngwéi zhēnzhèng de cái nǚ.Without a deep cultural foundation, it's hard to become a truly talented woman in the classical sense.
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