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

HSK 3

这件作品独具匠心。

Zhè jiàn zuòpǐn dújù-jiàngxīn.

This piece shows a uniquely inventive mind.

HSK 5

导演在处理这场戏时独具匠心。

Dǎoyǎn zài chǔlǐ zhè chǎng xì shí dújù-jiàngxīn.

The director handled this scene with singular creativity.

HSK 5

园林的设计独具匠心。

Yuánlín de shèjì dújù-jiàngxīn.

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