左右手 (zuǒ yòu shǒu) — left and right hands; (figurative) capable assistants, trusted aides, right-hand helpers
Definition
Literally 'left and right hands'. Figuratively, it means one's most trusted, capable assistants — the people you rely on like your own two hands.
noun
left and right hands(figurative) capable assistantstrusted aidesright-hand helpers
Examples
- 左右手，。Tā de zuǒ yòu shǒu dōu shòu shāng le, bù néng xiě zì.Both his left and right hands are injured, so he can't write.
- 左右手。Tā shì wǒ zuì xìn rèn de zuǒ yòu shǒu.He is my most trusted right-hand assistant.
- 左右手。Zǒng jīng lǐ de zuǒ yòu shǒu dōu shì jīng yàn fēng fù de zhuān jiā.The general manager's assistants are all experienced experts.
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