别具匠心 (bié jù jiàng xīn) — to show ingenuity; to be ingeniously conceived; (of design, creation) clever, original, brilliantly conceived
Definition
An idiom meaning 'ingeniously conceived with original craft' — emphasizes the creator's skillful, inventive design (architecture, art, exhibitions). More literary than plain 创意, and focuses on the maker's craft rather than just novelty.
phrase
to show ingenuityto be ingeniously conceived(of design, creation) cleveroriginalbrilliantly conceived
Examples
- 别具匠心，。Zhè zuò qiáo de shè jì bié jù jiàng xīn, róng hé le chuán tǒng yǔ xiàn dài.The design of this bridge is ingeniously conceived, blending tradition and modernity.
- 别具匠心，。Tā de huà zuò bié jù jiàng xīn, měi yì bǐ dōu chōng mǎn chuàng yì.His paintings show great ingenuity; every stroke is full of creativity.
- 别具匠心，。Zhè chǎng zhǎn lǎn de bù zhì bié jù jiàng xīn, ràng rén ěr mù yì xīn.The layout of this exhibition is brilliantly conceived, giving people a fresh experience.
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