独具匠心

獨具匠心

dújù-jiàngxīn

idiom

Meanings

1 to show unique ingenuity
2 original and inventive
3 to display an artisan's creative vision

Characters

alone; uniquely

to possess; have

artisan; craftsman

Examples

这件作品独具匠心。

Zhè jiàn zuòpǐn dújùjiàngxīn.

This piece shows a uniquely inventive mind.

导演在处理这场戏时独具匠心。

Dǎoyǎn zài chǔlǐ zhè chǎng xì shí dújùjiàngxīn.

The director handled this scene with singular creativity.

园林的设计独具匠心。

Yuánlín de shèjì dújùjiàngxīn.

The garden's design shows remarkable originality.

Tips

usage

Strong praise. Used for art, design, architecture, film, literature, craftsmanship — anything involving skilled creative work. Not for routine cleverness.

memory

匠 = artisan, craftsman; 匠心 = 'an artisan's heart/mind' = creative vision. 独具 = uniquely possessing. Literally 'uniquely possesses an artisan's vision'.

Stroke Order

独 dú

具 jù

匠 jiàng

心 xīn