extinct family line; lost art; unique skill; fantastic
Meanings
4 senses · 11 examplesnoun
family line without descendants; extinct household
Often used in the phrase 绝门绝户.
This family line is extinct, with no heirs.
In ancient times, having no descendants was considered the worst form of unfilial conduct.
noun
dying trade; profession or craft that no one practices anymore
Often used with 儿化音 (juéménr).
This craft is becoming a lost art.
Pen repairmen have become a dying trade nowadays.
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This trade is dying out; young people aren't willing to learn it.
noun
unique skill; secret weapon; special trick
Usually with 儿化音 (juéménr). Implies a skill that others cannot easily replicate.
This move is his secret weapon.
This is his unique skill, never taught to outsiders.
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The master finally taught me his secret technique.
adjective
fantastic; incredible; unimaginable; outrageous
informalUsually with 儿化音 (juéménr). Colloquial usage expressing surprise at someone's audacity or creativity.
He was absolutely incredible in how he handled this matter!
This idea is absolutely brilliant; how did I not think of it?
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That move of yours was absolutely incredible; no one could have predicted it.