手眼 (shǒu yǎn) — resourcefulness; ability to get things done through connections or influence; hand-eye coordination (literal)
Definition
Almost always appears in the set phrase 手眼通天, meaning someone is extremely resourceful and well-connected — able to get anything done. The literal 'hand-eye coordination' sense (as in surgery) is much less common.
noun
resourcefulnessability to get things done through connections or influencehand-eye coordination (literal)
Examples
- 手眼，。Tā zài zhè ge háng yè shǒu yǎn tōng tiān, shén me nán tí dōu néng jiě jué.He has powerful connections in this industry and can solve any problem.
- 手眼。Zuò shǒu shù xū yào hěn hǎo de shǒu yǎn pèi hé.Performing surgery requires excellent hand-eye coordination.
- ，手眼，。Bié xiǎo kàn tā, tā de shǒu yǎn hěn lì hài, zǒng néng zhǎo dào mén lù.Don't underestimate him — he's very resourceful and always finds a way.
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