bò

擘

Character · Noun · Verb

thumb; eminent person; plan

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Meanings

3 senses · 4 examples
1.

noun

thumb; big toe

literary

Archaic or literary term for thumb. Also used metaphorically for an outstanding person.

jù巨
bò擘

a giant thumb; an eminent figure

2.

noun

an outstanding person; a master; a giant

literary

Metaphorical use, derived from 'thumb' meaning the most important finger.

Tā他
shì是
wén文
tán坛
jù巨
bò擘
 。

He is a giant in the literary world.

Kē科
xué学
jiè界
de的
jù巨
bò擘

A titan in the scientific community.

3.

verb

to plan; to arrange; to orchestrate

literary

A literary term for planning something significant.

bò擘
huà画
lán蓝
tú图

to draw up a blueprint; to plan a grand vision