‘唾手可得’ is an idiom meaning 'effortlessly obtainable' or 'as easy as spitting into one’s hand'—a vivid image suggesting something requires almost no effort to acquire. Literally, 唾 (spit), 手 (hand), 可 (can), 得 (obtain): the phrase evokes the idea of catching something so easily it’s like catching your own spit in your palm. It’s used metaphorically for opportunities, rewards, or results that come without struggle, planning, or delay.

This idiom is common in formal and literary contexts—often in news reports, essays, or motivational speech—to emphasize how accessible or attainable something appears. While it carries a positive connotation of convenience, it can also imply superficiality or lack of value if overused, especially when contrasting with hard-won achievements. It functions as a predicate or attributive adjective, typically modifying nouns like 机会 (opportunity), 成功 (success), or 资源 (resources).