sima yi's hands

language: ko

definitions

  1. The literal physical hands belonging to Sima Yi, a prominent military general and politician of China's Three Kingdoms period.
    ko: 사마의의 두 손
  2. 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.
    ko: 권모술수의 손

examples

  1. Ancient chronicles rarely describe the physical appearance of Sima Yi's hands, focusing instead on his tactical brilliance.

    고대 연대기에서는 사마의의 손의 외형에 대해서는 거의 묘사하지 않고, 대신 그의 전술적 탁월함에 초점을 맞춘다.

  2. The senator's gradual consolidation of political influence was often compared to Sima Yi's hands, moving silently until absolute control was achieved.

    상원의원의 점진적인 정치적 영향력 강화는 절대적인 통제권을 장악할 때까지 조용히 움직였던 사마의의 손길에 자주 비유되곤 했다.