Definition
独树一帜 is a four-character idiom that literally means 'to plant one's own flag alone'. It describes someone or something that establishes a unique style, approach, or path, standing out from the crowd. You use it to praise originality and independence in art, business, thought, or any field where a distinct identity is forged.
id.
to develop one's own distinctive style or school
idiom
to stake out one's own unique course
Examples
- 独树一帜，。Tā zài yìshù jiè dú shù yī zhì, kāichuàng le quánxīn de fēnggé.He established a unique style in the art world, creating a completely new genre.
- 独树一帜，。Zhè jiā gōngsī dú shù yī zhì, bú zuò rènhé tóngháng de rèmén chǎnpǐn.This company goes its own way and doesn't produce any of the popular products that its competitors make.
- 独树一帜，。Tā de xiězuò dú shù yī zhì, dúzhě yì yǎn jiù néng rèn chū tā de wénzì.Her writing has a distinctive style — readers can recognize her words at a glance.
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