信手拈来 (xìn shǒu niān lái) — (idiom) to accomplish something effortlessly, especially in writing or artistic creation; (idiom) to have full command of material and produce work freely without hesitation
Definition
Idiom for doing something (especially writing or creating) effortlessly, as if material is right at hand. Carries a more literary, admiring tone than plain 毫不费力.
idiom
to accomplish something effortlesslyespecially in writing or artistic creationto have full command of material and produce work freely without hesitation
Examples
- 信手拈来，。Tā xiě wén zhāng shí zǒng néng xìn shǒu niān lái, háo bú fèi lì.When he writes essays, he can always do it effortlessly, without any trouble.
- ，信手拈来。Zhè wèi huà jiā duì jì qiǎo fēi cháng shú xi, zuò huà shí xìn shǒu niān lái.This painter is very familiar with the techniques; when he paints, he does it effortlessly.
- 信手拈来，。Duō dú shū néng ràng nǐ zài xiě zuò shí xìn shǒu niān lái, bú zài qiǎ ké.Reading more can enable you to write freely without getting stuck.
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