Definition
手眼 literally means 'hand and eye', but as a noun it refers to someone's resourcefulness, social connections, or ability to get things done through influence — often in the fixed phrase 手眼通天 ('to have powerful connections reaching to the highest levels'). It can also refer to hand-eye coordination in a physical or skill-based context, though that sense is less common at HSK 7.
n.
resourcefulnessability to get things done through connections or influencehand-eye coordination (literal)
Examples
- 手眼，。Tā zài zhège hángyè shǒu yǎn tōng tiān, shénme nántí dōu néng jiějué.He has powerful connections in this industry and can solve any problem.
- 手眼。Zuò shǒushù xūyào hěn hǎo de shǒu yǎn pèihé.Performing surgery requires excellent hand-eye coordination.
- ，手眼，。Bié xiǎokàn tā, tā de shǒu yǎn hěn lìhai, zǒng néng zhǎodào ménlù.Don't underestimate him — he's very resourceful and always finds a way.
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