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March 24, 2026
人才réncái(ren2cai2)
人才 (réncái) refers to a talented person or individual with special skills or abilities. It is commonly used in professional and educational contexts to highlight someone's capabilities and potential contributions to organizations or society.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, especially in the context of the workforce, the term 人才 is often associated with the idea of nurturing talent for the betterment of society, reflecting the value placed on education and skill development.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'ren' (人) standing out in a crowd because they have a unique 'cai' (才) that makes them shine, like a star. The '人' component represents a person, and '才' suggests talent or ability, making it easy to visualize someone exceptional.
Meanings of 人才
réncái(ren2cai2)
1talent
2talented person
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About 人才
人才Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4406Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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优秀 (yōuxiù) - use 人才 (réncái) when emphasizing the potential or skills of an individual, while 优秀 (yōuxiù) focuses more on the excellence or quality of someone's performance.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'ren' (人) standing out in a crowd because they have a unique 'cai' (才) that makes them shine, like a star. The '人' component represents a person, and '才' suggests talent or ability, making it easy to visualize someone exceptional.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 人才 with similar terms like 能人 (néngrén), which implies a capable person rather than just a talented one. The term is often used in formal contexts, such as job listings or educational discussions, so maintain an appropriate tone when using it.
HSK Study Tips
As HSK Level 5 vocabulary, 人才 connects well with other words related to skills and professions, like 技能 (jìnéng - skill) and 专业 (zhuānyè - specialty). Focus on using it in sentences that describe qualifications or characteristics of individuals in various fields.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, especially in the context of the workforce, the term 人才 is often associated with the idea of nurturing talent for the betterment of society, reflecting the value placed on education and skill development.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 人才 with the word 天才 (tiāncái), which means 'genius.' For example, saying '他是一个天才' (He is a talented person) is incorrect if you mean to highlight skill rather than innate genius; use 人才 instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 人才
人才 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
She was caustically brilliant, yet totally loyal, unpretentious, human and tolerant.
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只有非常有钱的人才能在米拉贝勒餐厅吃得起午餐。
zhī yǒu fēi cháng yǒu qián de rén cái néng zài mǐ lā bèi lè cān tīng chī dé qǐ wǔ cān。
Only the extremely rich could afford to lunch at the Mirabelle.
4
直到10点一刻，其他人才露面。
zhí dào10 10 diǎn yī， kè ， qí tā rén cái。
Nobody else turned up till a quarter past ten.
5
见到查尔斯本人才最能感受到他的魅力。
jiàn dào chá ěr sī běn rén cái zuì néng gǎn shòu dào tā de mèi lì。
Charles' appeal is best observed in the flesh.
6
二人才力相埒.
èr rén cái lì xiāng liè.
The two persons have the same talent and abilities.
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只有熟知这一带地势的人才能择路穿行那片矮树林.
zhī yǒu shú zhī zhè yī dài dì shì de rén cái néng zé lù chuān háng nà piàn ǎi shù lín.
Only someone knowing the terrain intimately could have picked his way through all that underbrush.
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身强力壮的人才能举得起那麽重的东西.
shēn qiáng lì zhuàng de rén cái néng jǔ dé qǐ nà mó zhòng de dōng xī.
It would take a strong man to lift that weight.
Cultural Notes for 人才
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, especially in the context of the workforce, the term 人才 is often associated with the idea of nurturing talent for the betterment of society, reflecting the value placed on education and skill development.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
In Western cultures, the term 'talent' can often be associated with innate ability, while 人才 emphasizes both skill and the potential for development through education and experience.
Frequently Asked Questions about 人才
Yes, 人才 can refer to anyone with notable skills or talents, regardless of their formal education.
While it is commonly used in professional settings, 人才 can also apply to various contexts where talent is recognized, such as arts or sports.
You could say, '这个公司需要更多的人才' (This company needs more talented individuals).
