The suffix 家 turns a skill or field into a professional: 画家 (painter), 作家 (writer), 科学家 (scientist), 音乐家 (musician).
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Qi Baishi (齐白石) is one of China's most beloved painters, known for his playful ink paintings of shrimp, insects, and birds. His works have sold for over $100 million at auction.
