Definition
资质 (zī zhì) refers to a person's innate aptitude or natural gift for a particular field (e.g., music, art). Compared to the stronger 天赋 (tiān fù, 'innate talent, gift'), 资质 is more neutral and often emphasizes potential that can be developed. It contrasts with 才能 (cái néng), which highlights trained skill or competence, and with 素质 (sù zhì), which covers broader personal qualities including character.
noun
aptitudenatural talentinnate ability
Examples
- 资质，。Zhè háizi yǒu yīnyuè zī zhì, cóngxiǎo jiù huì tán gāngqín.This child has a musical aptitude; he could play the piano since he was little.
- ，资质。Gōngsī zhāopìn shí bùjǐn kàn xué lì, gèng kàn zhòng zī zhì.When recruiting, the company looks not only at education but also at aptitude.
- 资质，。zī zhì gùrán zhòngyào, dàn hòutiān de nǔlì yě bùkě quēshǎo.Aptitude is certainly important, but hard work later on is also indispensable.
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