Rare literary term for a highly esteemed poet or a leading figure in poetry circles. Not used in everyday conversation.
He was acclaimed as the master poet of his time.
Rare kanji form for 'master poet'; 詩 (poetry) + 宗 (sect/founder).
Variant kanji form using 詞 (words/poetry) instead of 詩; equally rare.
Compound of 詩 (poetry) and 宗 (sect, founder, master). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning 'master poet'.