干将 (gàn jiàng) — legendary double-edged sword (from the Gānjiàng-Mòyé myth); capable person, go-getter, key player
Definition
Two unrelated senses sharing one form: (1) literally, the legendary sword of the Gānjiàng-Mòyé myth; (2) figuratively, a highly capable go-getter, often modifying person (∼的人) or standing alone as a title of praise.
noun
legendary double-edged sword (from the Gānjiàng-Mòyé myth)capable persongo-getterkey player
Measure word · 把
Examples
- 干将。Zhè bǎ gàn jiàng shì gǔ dài míng jiàng zhù zào de.This Ganjiang sword was forged by a famous ancient craftsman.
- 干将，。Tā shì wǒ men gōng sī de gàn jiàng, hěn duō xiàng mù dōu kào tā.He is a key player in our company; many projects depend on him.
- 干将。Tuán duì xū yào jǐ gè gàn jiàng lái tuī dòng zhè ge jì huà.The team needs a few go-getters to drive this plan forward.
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