天才 (tiān cái) — how to say "genius" in Chinese

天才

Genius, talent

noun

Character composition

天

sky, day

才

talent, ability

Radicals / Keys

大

Big

#37 · dà · 3 strokes

手

Hand

#64 · shǒu · 4 strokes

Collocations

音乐天才

yīn yuè tiān cái

musical genius

天才儿童

tiān cái ér tóng

gifted child

Examples

这个孩子从小就被认为是音乐天才。

This child has been considered a musical genius since childhood.

他是天才。

He is a genius.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "genius" in Chinese?

"genius" in Chinese is 天才 (tiān cái).

What does 天才 mean in English?

天才 (tiān cái) means "Genius, talent".

How is 天才 pronounced?

It is pronounced tiān cái (written as tian cai, tiancai). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "genius" in Chinese characters?

It is written 天才.

What HSK level is 天才?

天才 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.

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