匠 (jiàng) — craftsman, artisan (bound form, used in compounds)
Definition
匠 is a bound form meaning 'craftsman, artisan' — it almost never stands alone and is used in compounds like 工匠, 匠人, and 匠心 ('mastery, craftsmanship'). It emphasizes refined skill and mastery of a craft, not just any worker.
bound form
craftsmanartisan (bound form, used in compounds)
Examples
- 。Tā shì yí wèi zhù míng de gōng jiàng.He is a famous craftsman.
- 。Zhè wèi jiàng rén de shǒu yì fēi cháng jīng zhàn.This artisan's skill is extremely refined.
- 匠。Tā de zuò pǐn chōng mǎn le jiàng xīn.His work is full of masterful creativity.
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