什袭以藏 — “To treasure something immensely and store it with extreme care”
什袭以藏 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to treasure something immensely and store it with extreme care”. Typically by wrapping it in multiple layers to protect it. Literally, “Multiple layers for storage”.
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Origin and Story of 什袭以藏
During the Spring and Autumn period, a man from the State of Song found an 'Yan stone' east of Wutai. He thought it was very beautiful and believed it was a priceless treasure.
He took it home, wrapped it in ten layers of silk cloth, and then packed it inside ten wooden boxes. He boasted everywhere about acquiring a precious jade.
When his neighbors asked to see it, he solemnly opened the packages for them. The neighbors, upon seeing it, said it was merely an ordinary stone.
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What does 什袭以藏 mean?
什袭以藏 (shí xí yǐ cáng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to treasure something immensely and store it with extreme care”.
How do you pronounce 什袭以藏?
什袭以藏 is pronounced shí xí yǐ cáng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 什袭以藏 literally mean?
Literally, 什袭以藏 means “Multiple layers for storage”. It is used to mean “to treasure something immensely and store it with extreme care”.
Where does 什袭以藏 come from?
什袭以藏 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 什袭以藏?
什：形容多；袭：重迭。一层又一层把东西包裹起来。形容十分珍重地收藏好物品。同“什袭而藏”。