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大师

大師
dàshī
noun HSK 6 #3,346

Measure Word

一位大师 wèi

Meanings

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

Characters

大
dà
great; grand
师
shī
master; teacher
A great master - a master of an art or craft.

Examples

HSK 5
他是中国画的一代大师。
Tā shì zhōngguóhuà de yídài dàshī.
He is a master of Chinese painting of his generation.
HSK 5
这部作品出自大师之手。
Zhèbù zuòpǐn chūzì dàshī zhī shǒu.
This work came from the hands of a master.
HSK 7-9
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 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