Definition
左右手 literally means 'left and right hands', but it is often used figuratively to refer to capable assistants or trusted aides, similar to 'right-hand man' in English. It can be used for both singular and plural assistants. As a noun phrase, it can take classifiers like 个 or 名.
n.
left and right hands(figurative) capable assistantstrusted aidesright-hand helpers
Examples
- 左右手，。Tā de zuǒ yòu shǒu dōu shòushāng le, bùnéng xiězì.Both his left and right hands are injured, so he can't write.
- 左右手。Tā shì wǒ zuì xìnrèn de zuǒ yòu shǒu.He is my most trusted right-hand assistant.
- 左右手。Zǒngjīnglǐ de zuǒ yòu shǒu dōu shì jīngyàn fēngfù de zhuānjiā.The general manager's assistants are all experienced experts.
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