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Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「別具手眼」, explained here.

The idiom 「別具手眼」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.

It means having unique vision and techniques.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bié jù shǒu yǎn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bit6 geui6 sau2 ngaan5

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.