匞 (jiàng) - Artisan, craftsman & an archaic form of 匠.

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jiàng ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 匚

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匞 · jiàng

Artisan, craftsman;

an archaic form of 匠.

Artisan, craftsmanan archaic form of 匠.

Usage highlights

ArtisanSkilled craftsmanMaster artisanVarious artisansCarpenterStone mason

Synonyms

  • 匠— artisan, craftsman
  • 工— worker, laborer
  • 巧— skillful, clever

Antonyms

  • 拙— clumsy, unskilled

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is a master artisan (匞人).
  • This is the work of a skilled craftsman (巧匞).
  • The ancient text refers to artisans (百匞).

Collocations

  • Artisan(匞人)
  • Skilled craftsman(巧匞)
  • Master artisan(巨匞)
  • Various artisans(百匞)
  • Carpenter(木匞)
  • Stone mason(石匞)

Idioms

  • A master artisan's skillful work(能匞巧工)
  • The ingenuity of a great craftsman(巨匞运斤)

Cultural background

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  • An ancient character for 'craftsman' or 'artisan', now largely superseded by 匠.
  • Reflects the high value placed on skilled craftsmanship in traditional Chinese society.

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