great master; eminent family; everybody
Meanings
3 senses · 10 examplesnoun
master; great expert; authority
formalRefers to someone with high skill and reputation in a specific field.
Qi Baishi is a great master of Chinese painting.
This article clearly has the style of a master.
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The calligraphy of a great master is priceless.
noun
eminent family; aristocratic family; influential household
formalOften refers to old, wealthy, and influential families, especially in historical contexts. Also used in phrases like 大家闺秀.
She comes from a noble and influential family.
Young ladies from good families were usually well-educated.
pronoun
everybody; everyone; all
A first-person plural pronoun. Crucial usage notes: a) When contrasting someone (e.g., 我, 你) with '大家', that person is excluded from the group. b) Often follows 你们, 我们, 他们, 咱们 as an appositive for emphasis.
Everyone, please be quiet; the meeting is starting now.
Everybody's business should be handled by everybody.
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I'll sing a song for everyone (else).
Let's all work hard together!
Stop making noise; let everyone rest properly.