yǎn​guān​liù​lù'ěr​tīng​bā​fāng

to be alert and well-informed

Senses

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.

References

see 眼观六路,耳听八方/眼觀六路,耳聽八方 眼观六路/眼觀六路
see 眼观六路,耳听八方/眼觀六路,耳聽八方 耳听八方/耳聽八方