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别开蹊径
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别开蹊径

别开蹊径 — “To forge a new path”

别开蹊径 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to forge a new path”. To create a unique style or method; to break new ground and innovate. Literally, “open a different path”.

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别开蹊径 Pronunciation and Pinyin

别开蹊径 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
别
bié7Don't; separate; other; fasten
开
kāi4open, start, operate
蹊
xī17a small path or approach
径
jìng8path, direct, diameter

Example Sentence with 别开蹊径

这位年轻的建筑师没有墨守成规,而是大胆尝试,别开蹊径,设计出了具有现代感的绿色建筑。
This young architect did not stick to conventions but dared to try, forging a new path and designing modern, green buildings.

Idioms Related to 别开蹊径

Antonyms of 别开蹊径

  • mò墨shǒu守chéng成guī规stick to old ways

More idioms starting with 别

  • bié别zuò作yī一yǎn眼treat someone differently
  • bié别zuò作liáng良tú图make other, better plans
  • bié别jù具yī一gé格to have a unique style
  • bié别jù具jiàng匠xīn心have originality and ingenuity
  • bié别jù具zhī只yǎn眼have unique insight
  • bié别jù具xīn心cháng肠to have ulterior motives
  • bié别jù具huì慧yǎn眼to have unique insight
  • bié别jù具shǒu手yǎn眼have unique insight and approach
  • bié别jù具lú炉chuí锤possess a unique and original style
  • bié别jù具fèi肺cháng肠harbor ulterior motives
  • bié别chū出xīn心cái裁create something new and original
  • bié别chū出shǒu手yǎn眼have unique perspective and original approach

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Questions about 别开蹊径

What does 别开蹊径 mean?

别开蹊径 (bié kāi xī jìng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to forge a new path”.

How do you pronounce 别开蹊径?

别开蹊径 is pronounced bié kāi xī jìng in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 别开蹊径 literally mean?

Literally, 别开蹊径 means “open a different path”. It is used to mean “to forge a new path”.

What is the Chinese definition of 别开蹊径?

另辟新路;独创一格。

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