English–Chinese
“good with one's hands” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxīn líng shǒu qiǎo
Example
他心灵手巧，能自己修理家具。tā xīn líng shóu qiǎo néng zì jǐ xiū lǐ jiā jù
He is good with his hands and can repair furniture himself.
How to say “good with one's hands” in Chinese
“Good with one's hands” in Chinese is 心灵手巧 (xīn líng shǒu qiǎo).
Thought guides the hands through a task until the result works well.
Example sentences with 心灵手巧
她心灵手巧，会把旧衣服改造成时尚的单品。tā xīn líng shóu qiǎo huì bǎ jiù yī fú gǎi zào chéng shí shàng de dān pǐn
She is good with her hands and can turn old clothes into fashionable items.
Tips for using 心灵手巧
- Native English speakers may treat intelligence and practical skill as separate traits, but this adjective praises both abilities together in one person.