Definition
心灵手巧 describes someone who is both clever and dexterous, especially with their hands — a perfect fit for crafts, repairs, or fine manual work. It differs from 足智多谋 (resourceful, strategic) and 得心应手 (skilled to the point of effortlessness, but not limited to handiwork).
idiom
clever and dexterousingenious and skillful
Examples
- ，心灵手巧，。Tā bùjǐn cōngmíng, érqiě xīn líng shǒu qiǎo, zuò de gōngyìpǐn fēicháng jīngzhì.She is not only smart but also clever and dexterous; the handicrafts she makes are very exquisite.
- 心灵手巧，。Zhè wèi lǎo jiàngrén xīn líng shǒu qiǎo, shénme fùzá de huó dōu néng wánchéng.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 huàidiào de zhōngbiǎo xiū hǎo le.He is clever and dexterous; he quickly repaired the broken clock.
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