master; grandmaster; honorific for monk
Meanings
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master; maestro; great expert in a field
Used for people with profound achievements in arts, academics, or skilled trades. Often implies public recognition.
He is an internationally renowned master of traditional Chinese painting.
This music maestro held a wonderful concert.
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To become a master, one must practice diligently for decades.
noun
grandmaster; master (title in chess, Go, etc.)
Specific technical term used in competitive board games like chess, Go, and shogi.
He obtained the title of Chess Grandmaster at the age of fifteen.
This 9-dan Go master has already retired.
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The Masters Tournament attracted many top chess players.
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master (respectful term for a Buddhist monk)
honorificPolite and respectful form of address for Buddhist monks, especially those with high virtue or learning.
Master, out of your compassion, please guide this disciple who is lost.
This master has practiced in the temple for fifty years.
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Yesterday we went to visit a highly respected master.