匠石运斤 — “To possess superb craftsmanship or exquisite skill”

Legend has it that a long time ago, there was an artisan named Shi, who possessed superb and exceptional skill, especially adept at carving with an axe.

One day, a man from Ying, the capital of the State of Chu, got a layer of white dust, as thin as a fly's wing, on the tip of his nose while working. It was difficult to wipe off, so he sought out Artisan Shi.

Artisan Shi raised his axe and, with a swift, powerful stroke, shaved off the white dust, leaving the man's nose completely unharmed.