cong3 zou6 lik6創造力创造力

Jyutpingcong3 zou6 lik6

Yalechong jouh lihk

名詞

Definition

Creativity; the ability to express creative ideas.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the mental capacity to produce original ideas rather than just the act of being creative. While it is a direct translation of creativity, native speakers often prefer using the verb phrase 有創意 to describe a person or their work in casual settings. It carries a slightly formal or academic tone compared to everyday descriptive adjectives.

Examples

keoi5佢hou2好jau5有cong3創zou6造lik6力，seng4成jat6日nam2諗dou3到san1新je5嘢。

They are very creative and always come up with new things.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得ni1呢go3個cit3設gai3計gau3夠m4唔gau3夠cong3創zou6造lik6力aa4呀？

Do you think this design is creative enough?

Common phrases

faat3發fai1揮cong3創zou6造lik6力

to exercise creativity

kyut3缺fat6乏cong3創zou6造lik6力

lacking creativity

Common mistake

Avoid using this word to describe a person directly as a noun, such as saying someone is a creativity. Instead, use the adjective phrase 有創意 to describe their quality or ability.