健将 (jiàn jiāng) — top-notch player; expert; ace

Definition

健将 (jiànjiāng) means a top-tier expert, typically in sports or a skilled craft — 'ace' or 'master'. The 健 emphasizes physical skill and vigor, so it suits athletes or highly active fields best.

noun
top-notch playerexpertace
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Examples

  • 健将
    Tā shì yí wèi zhù míng de lán qiú jiàn jiāng.
    He is a famous basketball ace.
  • 健将
    Tā zài biān chéng fāng miàn shì yí wèi jiàn jiāng.
    She is an expert in programming.
  • 健将
    Zhè wèi wéi qí jiàn jiāng yíng dé le shì jiè guàn jūn.
    This Go master won the world championship.

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