learned scholar; expert; connoisseur
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learned scholar; expert; connoisseur
formalA formal and respectful term for a true expert or master in a particular field, especially in scholarly, literary, or artistic domains. It originates from the phrase "大方之家." Often used in phrases like "贻笑大方" (to incur the ridicule of experts) or when humbly seeking advice.
Zài在
shū书
fǎ法
fāng方
miàn面
，
tā他
shì是
gōng公
rèn认
de的
fāng方
jiā家
。
In calligraphy, he is a recognized master.
Wǒ我
zhè这
piān篇
wén文
zhāng章
xiě写
de得
hěn很
cū粗
qiǎn浅
，
hái还
qǐng请
fāng方
jiā家
duō多
duō多
zhǐ指
zhèng正
。
My article is rather shallow; I invite true experts to offer corrections.
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Tā他
jīng精
tōng通
gǔ古
diǎn典
yīn音
yuè乐
，
kān堪
chēng称
yīn音
yuè乐
fāng方
jiā家
。
He is well-versed in classical music and can be called a connoisseur of music.
Zhè这
fú幅
huà画
shì是
zhēn真
shì是
jiǎ假
，
hái还
děi得
qǐng请
fāng方
jiā家
jiàn鉴
dìng定
。
Whether this painting is genuine or fake requires an expert to appraise.