yǎn​guān​liù​lù'ěr​tīng​bā​fāng

to be alert and well-informed

眼观六路,耳听八方 眼觀六路,耳聽八方 yǎn​guān​liù​lù'ěr​tīng​bā​fāng
to be alert and well-informed
Literally meaning "the eyes see in six directions and the ears listen in eight directions"; describes being sharp-witted, alert, and able to stay informed of everything happening around oneself.

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