There were many famous talented women in ancient times.
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The classical 才女 ideal centers on poetry, painting, and calligraphy — figures like 李清照 (Lǐ Qīngzhào) and 蔡文姬 (Cài Wénjī). Modern usage extends to any woman with creative or intellectual flair.
usage
Counterpart to 才子 (cáizǐ, talented young man). Pair phrase 才子佳人 means 'gifted scholar and beauty'.
