心灵手巧

心靈手巧

xīnlíng-shǒuqiǎo

idiom HSK 7-9 #46,879

Meanings

1 clever and deft
2 ingenious
3 skillful with both mind and hands

Characters

skillful; clever

Examples

她心灵手巧，做的手工特别精美。

Tā xīnlíng-shǒuqiǎo, zuò de shǒugōng tèbié jīngměi.

She is clever and deft; her handicrafts are exquisite.

心灵手巧的工匠做出了精美的雕刻。

Xīnlíng-shǒuqiǎo de gōngjiang zuòchū le jīngměi de diāokè.

The skillful craftsman produced exquisite carvings.

Tips

memory

心灵 (clever mind) + 手巧 (skillful hands) = someone whose mind is sharp and hands are nimble. Think of an artisan.

Stroke Order

心 xīn

灵 líng

手 shǒu

巧 qiǎo