Definition
巨子 originally referred to the head of the Mohist school in ancient China. In modern usage, it's a formal noun meaning a magnate or leading figure in a specific field — someone with dominant influence (e.g. 商业巨子 'business tycoon'). It's not used in casual conversation and carries a respectful, literary tone.
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magnatetycoonleading figure (in a particular field)
Examples
- 巨子，。Zhè wèi shāngyè jù zǐ báishǒuqǐjiā, jiànlì le zìjǐ de dìguó.This business magnate started from scratch and built his own empire.
- 巨子。Wénhuà jiè de jǐ wèi jù zǐ liánhé fāqǐ le zhège gōngyì xiàngmù.Several leading figures in the cultural world jointly launched this public welfare project.
- 巨子，。Tā shì kējì quān gōngrèn de jù zǐ, měi yí jù huà dōu yǐngxiǎng shìchǎng zǒuxiàng.He is a recognized tycoon in the tech circle; every word he says influences market trends.
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