original in literary conception; strike out a new path
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to strike out a new path for oneself (in writing); to develop one's own unique style; original in conception
literaryOriginally from the saying '自出机杼', literally 'coming from one's own loom'. Used to praise original literary or artistic creation that breaks away from convention. Often used in written contexts to describe novels, paintings, academic research, etc.
Tā他
de的
wén文
zhāng章
zì自
chū出
jī机
zhù杼
，
dú读
lái来
lìng令
rén人
ěr耳
mù目
yī一
xīn新
。
His writing is highly original, making for a refreshing read.
Zhè这
wèi位
huà画
jiā家
zì自
chū出
jī机
zhù杼
，
chuàng创
zào造
le了
dú独
tè特
de的
yì艺
shù术
fēng风
gé格
。
This painter developed his own unique style, creating a distinctive artistic approach.
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Zhè这
bù部
xiǎo小
shuō说
gòu构
sī思
xīn新
yǐng颖
，
zì自
chū出
jī机
zhù杼
，
bù不
luò落
sú俗
tào套
。
This novel is conceived with originality, breaking new ground and avoiding clichés.
Zuò做
xué学
wèn问
yào要
zì自
chū出
jī机
zhù杼
，
bù不
néng能
rén人
yún云
yì亦
yún云
。
In academic research, one must forge one's own path rather than simply parroting others.