Chinese word

别具匠心

Pronunciation

Pinyinbié jù jiàng xīn

Meaning

  • idiombe ingenious

Example

这幅画别具匠心，很吸引人。zhè fú huà bié jù jiàng xīn hěn xī yǐn rén

This painting is ingenious and very appealing.

Illustration for 别具匠心 (be ingenious)

More examples

这部电影的场景布置别具匠心，让人印象深刻。zhè bù diàn yǐng de cháng jǐng bù zhì bié jù jiàng xīn ràng rén yìn xiàng shēn kè

The scene arrangement in this movie is ingenious and leaves a deep impression.

Core concept

An ordinary creative task takes an unexpected, skillful turn that makes the result stand apart.

Common phrases

  • 别具匠心的布置bié jù jiàng xīn de bù zhì

    ingenious arrangement

  • 别具匠心的手法bié jù jiàng xīn de shóu fǎ

    ingenious technique

  • 别具匠心的表达bié jù jiàng xīn de biǎo dá

    ingenious expression

Similar words

独具匠心dú jù jiàng xīn: Shows unusual ingenuity and careful skill in the details of a creative work.
别出心裁bié chū xīn cái: Presents a fresh idea or creative arrangement in an original way.
别具一格bié jù yì gé: Displays a unique style and strong individuality in its form or expression.

Definition in Chinese

形容在创作或设计上有独到的构思和巧妙的处理，显得与众不同。xíng róng zài chuàng zuò huò shè jì shàng yǒu dú dào de gòu sī hé qiǎo miào de chú lǐ xiǎn de yǔ zhòng bù tóng

Word origin

别具匠心 (biéjùjiàngxīn, "have a distinctive craftsman's mind") combines the idea of difference with the image of a craftsperson's careful intention.

Usage tips

  • The idiom often praises details in art, design, food presentation, or other made things, so it describes the creator's special approach rather than mere attractiveness.

Other meanings

  • be innovativeidiom
  • have fresh ideasidiom

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