Definitions
(noun)
craftsman; artisan
Etymology
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The character "匠" is structurally composed of the radical "匚", which depicts a container or box, enclosing the component "斤", an ancient pictograph representing an axe. This combination originally denoted a toolbox or the toolkit of a woodworker or carpenter, directly linking the character to woodcraft and construction. Over time, its meaning expanded from the literal tools themselves to signify the artisan who wields them with expertise, thereby encompassing the concept of a master craftsperson in any specialized trade. The semantic range further broadened to imply the skill, ingenuity, and meticulous workmanship inherent to such a trade, and by extension, it can describe anyone possessing highly refined skill in a particular field. The traditional form of the character is identical to its simplified version, with its core components and conceptual origin remaining intact throughout its historical use.
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我哥哥是工匠。
这个木匠手艺很好。
石匠在雕刻一块石头。
鞋匠帮我修好了鞋子。
这位匠人制作了一把精美的椅子。
工匠精神值得我们去学习。
他的作品体现了独特的匠心。
这位巨匠在艺术领域有着深远的影响。