烧犀观火 — “To have keen insight”
烧犀观火 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have keen insight”. To see through to the essence of a matter; to be highly discerning. Literally, “Burn rhinoceros horn, observe fire”.
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这位经验丰富的项目经理在分析市场趋势时，总能烧犀观火，提出独到的见解。
This experienced project manager, when analyzing market trends, always has keen insight and offers unique perspectives.
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What does 烧犀观火 mean?
烧犀观火 (shāo xī guān huǒ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have keen insight”.
How do you pronounce 烧犀观火?
烧犀观火 is pronounced shāo xī guān huǒ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 烧犀观火 literally mean?
Literally, 烧犀观火 means “Burn rhinoceros horn, observe fire”. It is used to mean “to have keen insight”.
What is the Chinese definition of 烧犀观火?
比喻洞察事物。