Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「得心應手」, detailed below.
The idiom being introduced now is 「得心應手」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
De: get, think of; Ying: react, cooperate. What you think in your heart is what your hands will do. It is a metaphor for having a skilled skill or doing things very smoothly.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dé xīn yīng shǒu
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dak1 sam1 ying3/ying1 sau2
With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.
