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能工巧匠 — “Master craftsmen and skilled artisans”

能工巧匠 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “master craftsmen and skilled artisans”. Highly skilled workers. Literally, “able workers and clever craftsmen”.

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能工巧匠 Pronunciation and Pinyin

能工巧匠 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
能
néng10can, be able to
工
gōng3work, labor, industry, skill
巧
qiǎo5skillful, ingenious, coincidental
匠
jiàng6skilled craftsman

Example Sentence with 能工巧匠

这座精美的木雕作品,无疑是出自一位能工巧匠之手。
This exquisite wood carving is undoubtedly the work of a master craftsman.

Idioms Related to 能工巧匠

Synonyms of 能工巧匠

  • néng能rén人qiǎo巧jiàng匠master craftsman or expert
  • liáng良gōng工qiǎo巧jiàng匠master craftsmen or skilled artisans

More idioms starting with 能

  • néng能shàng上néng能xià下adaptable to all positions
  • néng能bù不liǎng两gōng工Cannot master two crafts
  • néng能bù不chèn称guān官abilities do not match the office
  • néng能zhēng争guàn惯zhàn战skilled and seasoned in battle
  • néng能shēn伸néng能qū屈flexible and adaptable
  • néng能shēn伸néng能suō缩flexible and adaptable
  • néng能xiě写huì会suàn算be literate and numerate
  • néng能gāng刚néng能róu柔able to be firm and gentle
  • néng能shì士nì匿móu谋Talented people hide plans when not used
  • néng能qū屈néng能shēn伸adaptable and resilient
  • néng能zhēng征guàn惯zhàn战experienced and skilled in warfare

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Questions about 能工巧匠

What does 能工巧匠 mean?

能工巧匠 (néng gōng qiǎo jiàng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “master craftsmen and skilled artisans”.

How do you pronounce 能工巧匠?

能工巧匠 is pronounced néng gōng qiǎo jiàng in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 能工巧匠 literally mean?

Literally, 能工巧匠 means “able workers and clever craftsmen”. It is used to mean “master craftsmen and skilled artisans”.

What is the Chinese definition of 能工巧匠?

指工艺技术高明的人。

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