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自成机杼 — “To form one's own loom and shuttle”

自成机杼 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to create one's own unique style and approach, especially in writing or artistic expression; to develop an original manner or method”. Literally, “To form one's own loom and shuttle”.

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自成机杼 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • 自zì
  • 成chéng
  • 机jī
  • 杼zhù

自成机杼 Character Breakdown

CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
自
zì6from, self, naturally
成
chéng7to become or succeed
机
jī6machine, opportunity, airplane
杼
zhù8loom shuttle; thin out

Example Sentence with 自成机杼

这位作家笔法精妙,每部作品都能自成机杼,给人耳目一新的感觉。
This writer has a brilliant style; each of their works creates its own unique approach, offering a refreshing experience.

Idioms Related to 自成机杼

Synonyms of 自成机杼

  • bié别chū出jī机zhù杼create something new and original
  • zì自chū出jī机zhù杼create something original
  • zì自chū出jī机zhóu轴create one's own unique style

More idioms starting with 自

  • zì自shàng上ér而xià下From top to bottom
  • zì自xià下ér而shàng上from the bottom up
  • zì自bù不dài待yán言goes without saying
  • zì自bù不liàng量lì力overestimate one's own abilities
  • zì自yè业zì自dé得reap what one has sown
  • zì自chǎn产zì自xiāo销produce and sell one's own products
  • zì自jīn今yǐ以wǎng往From now on
  • zì自jīn今yǐ已hòu后From now on
  • zì自jīn今yǐ已wǎng往from now on
  • zì自jīn今ér而hòu后from now on
  • zì自yǐ以wéi为dé得jì计to fancy one's own clever scheme
  • zì自yǐ以wéi为shì是self-righteous and opinionated

Questions about 自成机杼

What does 自成机杼 mean?
自成机杼 (zì chéng jī zhù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to create one's own unique style and approach, especially in writing or artistic expression; to develop an original manner or method”.
How do you pronounce 自成机杼?
自成机杼 is pronounced zì chéng jī zhù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 自成机杼 literally mean?
Literally, 自成机杼 means “to form one's own loom and shuttle”. It is used to mean “to create one's own unique style and approach, especially in writing or artistic expression; to develop an original manner or method”.
What is the Chinese definition of 自成机杼?
机杼:织机和梭子。比喻写文章能创造出新的风格和体裁
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