zi1 zat1資質资质
Jyutpingzi1 zat1
Yalejī jāt
Definition
Natural talent, aptitude, or endowment to do something.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to an innate potential or natural talent for a particular skill or field. It implies that the ability is something one is born with rather than something acquired through sheer effort alone. It is frequently used in contexts involving academic performance, artistic pursuits, or professional development.
Examples
He has a great aptitude for studying and always comes first in exams.
Do you think I have the aptitude to learn how to paint?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe a temporary state or a specific skill set that has been learned. It is not interchangeable with 能力, which is a broader term for general ability or capability.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
