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.
Origin
Compound word构词法gòucífǎ
联合liánhéCoordinate
Two parts of equal weight, alike or opposite in meaning, standing side by side.
The “心” is “灵” and the “手” is “巧”, giving cleverness.
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