圭角不露 — “Not reveal one's sharp corners”
圭角不露 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be unassuming and profound, not revealing one's sharp edges or superior talents; to keep one's capabilities hidden”. Literally, “Not reveal one's sharp corners”.
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What does 圭角不露 mean?
圭角不露 (guī jiǎo bù lù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be unassuming and profound, not revealing one's sharp edges or superior talents; to keep one's capabilities hidden”.
How do you pronounce 圭角不露?
圭角不露 is pronounced guī jiǎo bù lù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 圭角不露 literally mean?
Literally, 圭角不露 means “not reveal one's sharp corners”. It is used to mean “to be unassuming and profound, not revealing one's sharp edges or superior talents; to keep one's capabilities hidden”.
What is the Chinese definition of 圭角不露?
圭角：圭之锋芒有棱角。指深沉不露锋芒。