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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.
Appears in
HSK 3.0 Level 7-9

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