Definition
才情 refers to a refined, innate talent — especially in literature, poetry, painting, or other creative arts. It combines 才 (ability) and 情 (sensibility/emotion), so it implies not just skill but also emotional depth and imagination. You'll encounter it in literary criticism, biographies of artists, and discussions of classical Chinese aesthetics. It is a high-register noun, not used in casual conversation.
n.
literary and artistic talentcreative flairimaginative power
Examples
- 才情，。Zhè wèi shīrén yǐ cái qíng zhùchēng, zuòpǐn chōngmǎn língqì.This poet is renowned for his literary talent; his works are full of spiritual vitality.
- 才情。Tā de cái qíng zài huàzuò zhōng biǎoxiàn de línlí jìnzhì.Her artistic talent is expressed vividly and thoroughly in her paintings.
- 才情，。Gǔdài wénrén cháng yǐ cái qíng xiāngxī, bǐcǐ chànghè.Ancient literati often cherished each other's creative talent and exchanged poems.
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