zoeng6 sam1 duk6 wan6匠心獨運匠心独运
Jyutpingzoeng6 sam1 duk6 wan6
Yalejeuhng sām duhk wahn
Definition
To show unique ingenuity and original craftsmanship in one's creative work.
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How it's used
This idiom describes a high level of craftsmanship or creative ingenuity that stands out from the crowd. It is typically reserved for praising professional work, artistic creations, or complex architectural designs rather than everyday tasks. Using it for mundane things can sound overly dramatic or sarcastic.
Examples
This piece of art is truly ingenious.
How did you come up with this original design?
Related words
Common phrases
the design is highly original
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general term for being smart or clever, but it specifically refers to the unique, artistic, or structural originality of a finished product.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
