thumb; leading figure; authority
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
thumb (the finger)
literaryLiteral meaning, not commonly used. Primarily seen in classical Chinese or medical texts.
Gǔ古
dài代
diǎn典
jí籍
zhōng中
，
jù巨
bò擘
zhǐ指
de的
shì是
dà大
mǔ拇
zhǐ指
。
In ancient texts, '巨擘' refers to the thumb.
noun
leading figure; authority; top expert
formalFigurative meaning used to praise someone as the best or most influential in their field. High register.
Tā他
shì是
yī医
jiè界
jù巨
bò擘
，
shòu受
rén人
zūn尊
jìng敬
。
He is a leading authority in the medical field, highly respected.
Zhè这
wèi位
kē科
xué学
jiā家
kān堪
chēng称
wù物
lǐ理
xué学
jiè界
de的
jù巨
bò擘
。
This scientist can be called a titan in the physics community.
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Wén文
xué学
jù巨
bò擘
de的
zuò作
pǐn品
yǐng影
xiǎng响
le了
hǎo好
jǐ几
dài代
rén人
。
The works of the literary giants have influenced several generations.
Shāng商
jiè界
jù巨
bò擘
men们
chū出
xí席
le了
zhè这
cì次
fēng峰
huì会
。
Titans of the business world attended this summit.
Yào要
chéng成
wéi为
yì艺
shù术
jù巨
bò擘
，
xū需
yào要
tiān天
fù赋
hé和
nǔ努
lì力
。
To become a giant in the arts requires talent and hard work.