sima yi's hands

language: zh

definitions

  1. The literal physical hands belonging to Sima Yi, a prominent military general and politician of China's Three Kingdoms period.
    zh: 司马懿的双手
  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.
    zh: 权谋之手

examples

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

    古代史书鲜少描述司马懿的双手外貌，而更着重于他的战术才华。

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

    这位参议员逐步巩固政治影响力的做法常被比作司马懿的手，暗中布局直至完全掌控。