Definition
独当一面 is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'to take charge of a department or area independently'. The literal image is 'alone holding one side' — it describes someone who is capable enough to handle a specific area of responsibility on their own, without needing constant supervision. It's often used in work or leadership contexts to praise someone's competence and reliability.
v.o.
to take charge of a department or area independentlyto be competent to handle a task on one's own
Examples
- ，独当一面。Tā gōngzuò jǐ nián hòu, yǐjing néng dú dāng yī miàn le.After working for a few years, he is already able to take charge of his own area.
- 独当一面。Gōngsī xūyào péiyǎng yì pī néng dú dāng yī miàn de réncái.The company needs to cultivate a group of talents who can take charge independently.
- ，独当一面。Zhège xiàngmù jiāo gěi tā, tā wánquán néng dú dāng yī miàn.Give this project to him — he is fully capable of handling it on his own.
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