craftsman
Meaning: A person who is highly skilled at making things by hand, especially in a particular trade such as woodworking, metalwork, or masonry.
Craftsman emphasises practical skill, technical expertise, and manual dexterity acquired through years of training and practice. It is commonly associated with traditional building trades, furniture making, and decorative arts. The gender-neutral alternative 'craftsperson' or the collective 'craftspeople' is increasingly preferred in formal contexts. The related noun 'craftsmanship' refers to the quality of design and workmanship in a finished product.
Examples
- The restoration of the medieval cathedral required the skills of master craftsmen trained in traditional stonemasonry. 这座中世纪大教堂的修复需要受过传统石砌技术训练的大师级工匠的技艺。La restauración de la catedral medieval requirió la pericia de maestros artesanos formados en la cantería tradicional.中世の大聖堂の修復には、伝統的な石積み技術の訓練を受けた熟練職人の技が必要であった。중세 대성당의 복원에는 전통 석조 기술을 익힌 숙련 장인의 기량이 필요했다.
- Each piece of furniture is individually made by a craftsman using locally sourced hardwood. 每件家具均由工匠使用当地产硬木手工制作。Cada pieza de mobiliario es fabricada individualmente por un artesano con madera noble de origen local.各家具は、地元産の広葉樹を用いて職人が一つ一つ手作りしている。각 가구는 지역에서 조달한 경목을 사용하여 장인이 하나하나 수작업으로 만든다.
- The level of craftsmanship evident in the joinery was a testament to decades of experience. 细木工中展现的精湛工艺是数十年经验的明证。El nivel de artesanía patente en las juntas era testimonio de décadas de experiencia.継ぎ目に見られる工芸の水準は、数十年にわたる経験の証であった。접합부에 나타난 정교한 솜씨는 수십 년에 걸친 경험의 증거였다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: professional, cultural
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old English craeft (power, skill, trade) and mann (person). The compound has been in continuous use since the Middle English period, reflecting the importance of skilled trades in English society.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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