得心應手 dé xīn yìng shǒu

skilled; do things easily and smoothly

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. lit. what the heart wishes, the hand accomplishes (idiom) skilled at the job
  2. 2. going smoothly and easily
  3. 3. entirely in one's element

Characters

Character Meaning
得 dé HSK 2
link verb to result or degree; to get; must
心 xīn HSK 3
heart; mind; intention
應 yìng
should; ought to; must
手 shǒu HSK 2
hand; personal(ly); person engaged in certain types of work