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Definition
A person of outstanding talent and ability.
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How it's used
This term carries a formal and respectful tone, often reserved for academic or professional contexts. It implies not just raw intelligence but also significant potential or achievement that benefits society or an organization. You will frequently encounter it in school mottos or commemorative plaques rather than in casual conversation between friends.
Examples
This school really nurtures quite a few talented people.
Related words
Common phrases
to nurture talented people
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply smart or clever in a daily sense, as it sounds overly grand and slightly archaic. For everyday descriptions of intelligence, use 叻人 or 醒目 instead.
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Grammar guides
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