Definition
This is a fixed expression (成语) meaning 'to come up with something new and different.' It describes ideas, designs, or approaches that are original and break away from convention. You'll often hear it used in praise of creative work—art, writing, or problem solving. The literal meaning ('another cut from the heart') is opaque, so treat it as a single unit: 'to be unconventional.'
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to be original and creativeto think outside the box
Examples
- 别出心裁，。Tā de shèjì bié chū xīn cái, ràng rén yǎn qián yí liàng.His design was so innovative that it made people's eyes light up.
- 别出心裁，。Zhè cì huódòng cèhuà bié chū xīn cái, xīyǐn le hěn duō niánqīng rén.This event planning was very creative and attracted a lot of young people.
- ，别出心裁。Jiějué wèntí bù néng zǒng yòng lǎo bànfǎ, yào xuéhuì bié chū xīn cái.When solving problems, you can't always use old methods—you need to learn to be original.
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