霹雳手 — “Thunderbolt Hand”
霹雳手 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a person known for their extraordinary speed, decisiveness, and precision, especially in handling difficult tasks or making judgments; a swift and effective decision-maker or judge”. Literally, “Thunderbolt Hand”.
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Origin and Story of 霹雳手
During the Tang Dynasty, the young and handsome Pei Yanzhi served as Sihu Canjun (an administrative official) in Tongzhou.
The provincial governor Li Chongyi looked down on him and gave him a difficult task: to resolve hundreds of old, pending cases that had accumulated over many years, within a short period.
Pei Yanzhi quickly adjudicated all the cases, and his judgments were remarkably appropriate and fair. Li Chongyi was greatly astonished and thereafter regarded him with newfound respect. Pei Yanzhi thus earned the moniker "Thunderbolt Hand."
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What does 霹雳手 mean?
霹雳手 (pī lì shǒu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a person known for their extraordinary speed, decisiveness, and precision, especially in handling difficult tasks or making judgments; a swift and effective decision-maker or judge”.
How do you pronounce 霹雳手?
霹雳手 is pronounced pī lì shǒu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 霹雳手 literally mean?
Literally, 霹雳手 means “Thunderbolt Hand”. It is used to mean “a person known for their extraordinary speed, decisiveness, and precision, especially in handling difficult tasks or making judgments; a swift and effective decision-maker or judge”.
Where does 霹雳手 come from?
霹雳手 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 霹雳手?
指断案敏捷的人