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zhī知ér而bù不yán言

To know something but intentionally keep silent about it; to withhold information despite having knowledge.

团队成员都知道项目出现了问题,但大家都知而不言,等待领导先开口。
All team members knew there was a problem with the project, but everyone chose to remain silent, waiting for the leader to speak first.

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