📖 Meaning
槃槃 describes something grand and imposing in appearance. This idiom refers to a person who possesses exceptional, outstanding talent and ability. It is used to praise someone whose capabilities are remarkable and far-reaching.
📜 Origin Story
This phrase originates from the Southern Dynasties work 'A New Account of the Tales of the World' (世说新语) by Liu Yiqing of the Liu Song dynasty, in the chapter 'Admiration.' Liu Xiaobiao's annotation quotes the 'Continued Annals of Jin' (续晋阳秋) stating '大才槃槃谢家安' — 'Great talent, grand and imposing, is Xie An of the Xie family.' Xie An was a celebrated statesman of the Eastern Jin dynasty, renowned for his calm composure and strategic brilliance during the decisive Battle of Fei River in 383 CE, where a vastly outnumbered Jin army defeated the invading Former Qin forces.
💡 Example Usage
这位年轻的科学家大才槃槃，年纪轻轻便在量子计算领域取得了突破性成果。
This young scientist possesses exceptional talent, having achieved breakthrough results in quantum computing at a remarkably young age.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 大才槃槃
- Pinyin: dà cái pán pán
- Literal Translation: great, talent, grand, grand
- Category: Quality
- Characters: 4