匠心独运
匠心独运 (jiàng xīn dú yùn) literally means “craftsman's heart uniquely operates” and expresses “apply creative genius; show ingenuity”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving success and perseverance.
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Apply creative genius; show ingenuity
Pronunciation: jiàng xīn dú yùn Literal meaning: Craftsman's heart uniquely operates
Origin & Usage
This idiom describes the craftsman's (匠) heart (心) uniquely (独) operating (运). A variant of 独具匠心, it emphasizes the active application of creative genius. The phrase depicts original creativity in action. Modern usage describes the exercise of creative genius in producing distinctive work.
Examples
English: "The film director's creative vision produced a masterpiece."
Chinese: 电影导演匠心独运，创作出一部杰作。
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 匠心独运 mean in English?
匠心独运 (jiàng xīn dú yùn) literally translates to “Craftsman's heart uniquely operates” and is used to express “Apply creative genius; show ingenuity”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Success & Perseverance category.
When is 匠心独运 used?
Situation: The film director's creative vision produced a masterpiece.
What is the pinyin for 匠心独运?
The pinyin pronunciation for 匠心独运 is “jiàng xīn dú yùn”.