Definition
慧眼 literally means 'wisdom eye', but in modern Chinese it's a fixed expression for exceptional insight or the ability to see the true value of things, especially talents or opportunities. It often appears in idioms like 独具慧眼 ('to have exceptional discernment') and 慧眼识珠/慧眼识英才 ('to recognize talent with discerning eyes'). You can use it as a noun in formal or appreciative contexts.
n.
insightkeen discernmentability to recognize true talent or value
Examples
- ，。Tā dú jù huì yǎn, zǒng néng fāxiàn réncái.He has exceptional insight and can always spot talent.
- 慧眼，。Tóuzīzhě yào yǒu huì yǎn, cáinéng xuǎn duì xiàngmù.Investors need keen insight to pick the right projects.
- 慧眼。Zhè wèi dǎoyǎn yǐ huì yǎn shí chū le xīnrén de qiánlì.This director used his discerning eye to recognize the newcomer's potential.
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