独具匠心
独具匠心 (dú jù jiàng xīn) literally means “uniquely possess craftsman's heart” and expresses “show great ingenuity; have original design”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving success and perseverance.
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Show great ingenuity; have original design
Pronunciation: dú jù jiàng xīn Literal meaning: Uniquely possess craftsman's heart
Origin & Usage
To have (具) a craftsman's (匠) mind (心) that nobody else has (独). 匠心 is the artisan's conception — the design as it exists before the work is made — so the phrase locates the originality in the thinking rather than in the execution, and 独 insists nobody else arrived at it. Design, staging and anything constructed — and it is stronger praise than it looks, since it claims the idea and not merely the finish.
Examples
English: "The architect's design showed remarkable ingenuity."
Chinese: 建筑师的设计独具匠心。
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 独具匠心 mean in English?
独具匠心 (dú jù jiàng xīn) literally translates to “Uniquely possess craftsman's heart” and is used to express “Show great ingenuity; have original design”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Success & Perseverance category.
When is 独具匠心 used?
Situation: The architect's design showed remarkable ingenuity.
What is the pinyin for 独具匠心?
The pinyin pronunciation for 独具匠心 is “dú jù jiàng xīn”.