sima yi's hands
definitions
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The literal physical hands belonging to Sima Yi, a prominent military general and politician of China's Three Kingdoms period.es: Las manos de Sima Yi
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A metaphorical expression denoting patient, calculating, and highly strategic control or manipulation, inspired by the historical figure's reputation for biding his time before seizing power.es: Mano de intriga política
examples
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Ancient chronicles rarely describe the physical appearance of Sima Yi's hands, focusing instead on his tactical brilliance.
Las crónicas antiguas rara vez describen la apariencia física de las manos de Sima Yi, centrándose en cambio en su brillantez táctica.
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The senator's gradual consolidation of political influence was often compared to Sima Yi's hands, moving silently until absolute control was achieved.
La consolidación gradual de la influencia política del senador a menudo se comparaba con las manos de Sima Yi, que se movían silenciosamente hasta lograr el control absoluto.