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Definition
A masterpiece or creative work produced with great effort.
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How it's used
Carries a sense of high praise for someone's dedicated effort and hard work, often used in professional or creative contexts like film, literature, or design. It implies that the creator poured significant energy into the project, making it more than just a standard piece of work. While it can be used sincerely, it is also frequently employed in marketing or by critics to highlight a standout achievement.
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This movie is the director's latest masterpiece.
Is this report really your masterpiece?
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Common phrases
latest masterpiece
a masterpiece born of painstaking effort
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe mundane or routine tasks, as it specifically emphasizes the creative effort and high quality of a finished product. Calling a simple homework assignment or a quick email a 力作 sounds sarcastic or overly dramatic.
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