thử tài
[tʰɨ˧˩ taːj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to try (one's own or someone else's) talent
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Có tài lúc 7 tuổi, ra câu đối lập tức đối được ngay, các bạn văn hào thường lấy chữ trong kinh truyện để thử tài, thí dụ:[…]At age seven he had the talent to respond to a duìlián challenge right away, and his poet friends would take phrases from the classics to challenge him, for example: […]
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “thử tài” mean?
(verb) to try (one's own or someone else's) talent
Is “thử tài” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.