extraordinary abilities; superhuman powers
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extraordinary ability; superhuman capability; great skill
Originating from Buddhist mythology describing supernatural beings (like Nezha) with three heads and six arms, this idiom is now used metaphorically to describe someone with exceptional abilities or someone who can handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Often used in both positive and self-deprecating contexts.
Lí离
kāi开
qún群
zhòng众
，
nǐ你
jiù就
shì是
yǒu有
sān三
tóu头
liù六
bì臂
yě也
bù不
dǐng顶
yòng用
。
Separated from the masses, even with extraordinary abilities, you would be useless.
Tā他
yī一
gè个
rén人
gàn干
sān三
gè个
rén人
de的
huó活
，
jiǎn简
zhí直
yǒu有
sān三
tóu头
liù六
bì臂
。
He does the work of three people all by himself—he practically has superhuman powers.
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Bié别
zhǐ指
wàng望
wǒ我
yī一
gè个
rén人
chǔ处
lǐ理
zhè这
me么
duō多
shì事
，
wǒ我
yòu又
méi没
yǒu有
sān三
tóu头
liù六
bì臂
。
Don't expect me to handle so many things alone—I'm not superhuman.
Chuán传
shuō说
zhōng中
de的
Né哪
zha吒
yǒu有
sān三
tóu头
liù六
bì臂
，
fǎ法
lì力
wú无
biān边
。
The legendary Nezha had three heads and six arms, with boundless magical powers.