泰斗 (tài dǒu): abbr. for 泰山北斗[Tai4 shan1 Bei3 dou3]

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HSK 7noun

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Meaning: abbr. for 泰山北斗[Tai4 shan1 Bei3 dou3]
Characters: 2
Part of speech: noun
HSK level: HSK 7

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abbr. for 泰山北斗[Tai4 shan1 Bei3 dou3]

Chinese explanation

泰斗指在学问、技艺或道德上受人敬仰、成就极高的人，常用来尊称某个领域里公认的权威和大师。这个词来自泰山和北斗，比喻像高山和星辰一样令人仰望。

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HSK 7

to fight

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Mr. Ji Xianlin is recognized as a leading authority in Chinese studies; his academic works have influenced several generations of scholars.

In the field of physics, Professor Yang Zhenning is respected as a top-tier authority; young researchers all hope to have the chance to consult him.

This elderly Chinese medicine doctor is a leading authority in the local medical community; many patients with difficult diseases come to seek treatment, attracted by his reputation.

For this young Ph.D., being able to exchange ideas on the same stage with leading authorities in mathematics is an extremely valuable opportunity.

His advisor is a leading authority in linguistics, so he has access to the most cutting-edge research topics.

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