Meaning and Usage
"心灵手巧" describes someone who is both clever in mind and skillful with their hands. It often praises a person's dexterity and creativity, especially in crafts or artistic work.
Common Contexts
This phrase is frequently used to compliment children or adults who excel in manual skills such as drawing, crafting, or assembling things.
Collocations
- 心灵手巧的孩子: a clever and skillful child
- 心灵手巧的人: a person with good manual dexterity
- 心灵手巧地制作: skillfully make something
Nuance
The phrase implies not just manual skill but also mental agility and creativity. It is positive and often used in informal or semi-formal contexts.
Avoid Confusion
Do not confuse "心灵手巧" with just "手巧" which only emphasizes manual skill without the mental cleverness aspect.