什袭而藏 — “To meticulously wrap and preserve something”
什袭而藏 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to meticulously wrap and preserve something”. To keep something under wraps with great care, signifying its immense value or importance. Literally, “Wrapped in many layers and stored; packed in layers and hidden”.
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Origin and Story of 什袭而藏
During the Spring and Autumn period, a man from the state of Song found a Yan stone to the east of Wutai. He thought it was very beautiful and believed it to be a priceless treasure.
He took it home, wrapped it in ten layers of silk cloth, then packed it inside ten wooden boxes, both inside and out. He boasted everywhere that he had acquired a precious jade.
When his neighbors asked to see it, he solemnly opened the packages for them to view. His neighbors told him it was just an ordinary stone.
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What does 什袭而藏 mean?
什袭而藏 (shí xí ér cáng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to meticulously wrap and preserve something”.
How do you pronounce 什袭而藏?
什袭而藏 is pronounced shí xí ér cáng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 什袭而藏 literally mean?
Literally, 什袭而藏 means “Wrapped in many layers and stored; packed in layers and hidden”. It is used to mean “to meticulously wrap and preserve something”.
Where does 什袭而藏 come from?
什袭而藏 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 什袭而藏?
什：形容多；袭：量词，套，层。将物品层层包裹，珍重地藏好。形容极珍重地收藏物品。