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别具匠心

別具匠心
biéjùjiàngxīn
idiom HSK 7

Meanings

  1. 1 brilliantly conceived
  2. 2 ingenious
  3. 3 showing great originality

Examples

这座建筑的设计别具匠心。
Zhè zuò jiànzhù de shèjì biéjùjiàngxīn.
The design of this building is brilliantly conceived.
这部电影的叙事手法别具匠心。
Zhè bù diànyǐng de xùshì shǒufǎ biéjùjiàngxīn.
The narrative technique of this film is ingenious.
别具匠心的包装让产品更吸引人。
Biéjùjiàngxīn de bāozhuāng ràng chǎnpǐn gèng xīyǐn rén.
The ingenious packaging makes the product more attractive.

Tips

memory
别具 (uniquely possessing) + 匠心 (craftsman's heart). Imagine a master craftsman whose work is so original that it stands apart — that's 别具匠心.
usage
Always a compliment. Used to praise creative works — architecture, art, writing, design — that show exceptional originality and craftsmanship.

Stroke Order

别 bié
具 jù
匠 jiàng
心 xīn