大师

大師

dàshī

noun HSK 6 #3,346

Measure Word

一位大师 wèi

Meanings

1 great master; maestro
2 venerable monk (Buddhist title)

Characters

master; teacher

A great master — a master of an art or craft.

Examples

他是中国画的一代大师。

Tā shì zhōngguóhuà de yī dài dàshī.

He is a master of Chinese painting of his generation.

这部作品出自大师之手。

Zhè bù zuòpǐn chū zì dàshī zhī shǒu.

This work came from the hands of a master.

她向烹饪大师学习做菜。

Tā xiàng pēngrèn dàshī xuéxí zuòcài.

She learned cooking from a culinary master.

Tips

culture

In Buddhism, 大师 (dàshī) is a respectful title for eminent monks. In secular use, it's reserved for truly exceptional figures in art, literature, or craft — using it too casually can sound sarcastic.

Stroke Order

大 dà

师 shī