Chinese word

大师

Pronunciation

Pinyindà shī

Meaning

nounmaster

Example

他是音乐界的大师，大家都尊敬他。tā shì yīn yuè jiè de dà shī dà jiā dōu zūn jìng tā

He is a master of music, and everyone respects him.

More examples

他被誉为当代的大师，学生们纷纷向他请教技艺。tā bèi yù wéi dāng dài de dà shī xué shēng men fēn fēn xiàng tā qǐng jiào jì yì

He is hailed as a contemporary master, and students flock to him to learn his skills.

Core concept

A leading figure whose exceptional mastery makes the person a trusted voice and a widely recognized name.

Common phrases

当代大师dāng dài dà shī
contemporary master
画坛大师huà tán dà shī
master painter
佛教大师fó jiào dà shī
Buddhist master

Similar words

专家zhuān jiā: A knowledgeable specialist who offers professional advice and reliable judgments.
权威quán wēi: A respected figure in a field whose views are widely accepted as trustworthy.
高手gāo shǒu: A person with outstanding practical skill who performs exceptionally well at work or in competition.
师傅shī fù: An experienced skilled worker who trains and guides others in the job.

Definition in Chinese

在某个技术、艺术或学问领域里有很高造诣，被同行或公众尊重的人。zài mǒu gè jì shù yì shù huò xué wèn lǐng yù lǐ yǒu hěn gāo zào yì bèi tóng háng huò gōng zhòng zūn zhòng de rén

Word origin

大 (dà, "great") + 师 (shī, "teacher") presents a teacher or guide as elevated in status, and the compound traditionally honors outstanding figures in religion, learning, and the arts.

Usage tips

English speakers often use master for a skilled craftsperson, while this Chinese term can also honor a leading figure in scholarship, music, or another field.

Other meanings

authoritynoun
celebritynoun

Opposites

外行wài hánglaypersonnoun

Related words

大师班dà shī bānmaster classnoun
大师级dà shī jímaster-leveladjective