匠 (jiàng) - Artisan, craftsman, master of a trade & expert in a particular field.

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jiàng ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 匚

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匠 · jiàng

Artisan, craftsman, master of a trade;

expert in a particular field.

Artisan, craftsman, master of a tradeexpert in a particular field.

Usage highlights

CraftsmanCarpenterBlacksmithStonemasonMaster artisanCraftsmanship

Synonyms

  • 工匠— artisan, craftsman
  • 技师— technician, skilled worker

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is a master carpenter (木匠).
  • The stone mason built a beautiful wall (石匠).
  • A blacksmith forges metal (铁匠).
  • She is a skilled artisan (工匠).

Collocations

  • Craftsman(工匠)
  • Carpenter(木匠)
  • Blacksmith(铁匠)
  • Stonemason(石匠)
  • Master artisan(巨匠)
  • Craftsmanship(匠心)

Idioms

  • Unique ingenuity(匠心独运)
  • Master craftsman's heart(匠心)
  • Distinguished master(宗匠)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with skilled manual trades and guilds in ancient China.
  • The character embodies the spirit of craftsmanship and dedication to a skill.
  • The '匠人精神' (artisan spirit) is highly valued in modern contexts for quality and precision.

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