心灵手巧 (xīn líng shǒu qiǎo) — (idiom) clever and dexterous, ingenious and skillful
Definition
Idiom praising someone whose mind is sharp and hands are skillful — used for people (craftspeople, artisans) who work well with their hands. Pairs with 得心应手 (skilled at a task) but stresses the person's natural ability rather than on-the-job mastery.
idiom
clever and dexterousingenious and skillful
Examples
- ，心灵手巧，。Tā bù jǐn cōng ming, ér qiě xīn líng shǒu qiǎo, zuò de gōng yì pǐn fēi cháng jīng zhì.She is not only smart but also clever and dexterous; the handicrafts she makes are very exquisite.
- 心灵手巧，。Zhè wèi lǎo jiàng rén xīn líng shǒu qiǎo, shén me fù zá de huó dōu néng wán chéng.This old craftsman is ingenious and skillful; he can finish any complex task.
- 心灵手巧，。Tā xīn líng shǒu qiǎo, hěn kuài jiù bǎ huài diào de zhōng biǎo xiū hǎo le.He is clever and dexterous; he quickly repaired the broken clock.
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