慧眼 (huì yǎn) — insight; keen discernment; ability to recognize true talent or value
Definition
Literary word for 'discerning eye' — a sharp ability to spot true value or talent. Often paired with 独具 or 识 to highlight someone who can recognize what others miss.
noun
insightkeen discernmentability to recognize true talent or value
Examples
- ，。Tā dú jù huì yǎn, zǒng néng fā xiàn rén cái.He has exceptional insight and can always spot talent.
- 慧眼，。Tóu zī zhě yào yǒu huì yǎn, cái néng xuǎn duì xiàng mù.Investors need keen insight to pick the right projects.
- 慧眼。Zhè wèi dǎo yǎn yǐ huì yǎn shí chū le xīn rén de qián lì.This director used his discerning eye to recognize the newcomer's potential.
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