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心灵手巧

xīn líng shǒu qiǎo

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • capable
  • clever
  • dexterous

Definition

心思灵敏,手艺巧妙。形容人聪明能干,手脚灵巧。

Clever in mind and skillful in hand. Describes a person who is intelligent and dexterous.

Usage

用于称赞或描述某人思维敏捷、动手能力强,常用于手工、艺术或需要精细操作的工作场合。

Used to praise or describe someone who is quick-witted and good with their hands, often in crafts, arts, or tasks requiring fine motor skills.

Examples

  • 1 心灵手巧,做的剪纸栩栩如生。(She is clever and dexterous, her paper-cuttings are lifelike.)
  • 2 这位木匠心灵手巧,打造出的家具既美观又实用。(This carpenter is clever and dexterous, making furniture that is both beautiful and practical.)
  • 3 小朋友心灵手巧,用积木搭出了一座城堡。(The child is clever and dexterous, building a castle out of blocks.)
  • 4 心灵手巧,不仅会刺绣,还会编织毛衣。(She is clever and dexterous, not only skilled in embroidery but also in knitting sweaters.)
  • 5 在手工课上,他心灵手巧,作品总是得到老师的表扬。(In handicraft class, he is clever and dexterous, and his works always receive praise from the teacher.)

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