投刃皆虚 — “To handle tasks with great skill and proficiency”
投刃皆虚 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to handle tasks with great skill and proficiency”. To do something with practiced ease and mastery. Literally, “Every cut finds an empty space”.
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投刃皆虚 Pronunciation and Pinyin
投刃皆虚 Character Breakdown
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这位糕点师傅手法娴熟，制作点心时投刃皆虚，每一步都精准到位，令人叹为观止。
The pastry chef's technique was so practiced that when making desserts, every move was effortlessly precise, leaving everyone in awe.
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Synonyms of 投刃皆虚
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What does 投刃皆虚 mean?
投刃皆虚 (tóu rèn jiē xū) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to handle tasks with great skill and proficiency”.
How do you pronounce 投刃皆虚?
投刃皆虚 is pronounced tóu rèn jiē xū in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 投刃皆虚 literally mean?
Literally, 投刃皆虚 means “Every cut finds an empty space”. It is used to mean “to handle tasks with great skill and proficiency”.
What is the Chinese definition of 投刃皆虚?
比喻处理事务得心应手。