sima yi's hands

language: pt

definitions

  1. The literal physical hands belonging to Sima Yi, a prominent military general and politician of China's Three Kingdoms period.
    pt: As mãos de Sima Yi
  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.
    pt: Mão da manipulação política

examples

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

    As crônicas antigas raramente descrevem a aparência física das mãos de Sima Yi, concentrando-se, em vez disso, em sua brilhanteza tática.

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

    A consolidação gradual da influência política do senador era frequentemente comparada às mãos de Sima Yi, movendo-se silenciosamente até que o controle absoluto fosse alcançado.