袖里玄机 — “A subtle and ingenious plan or secret strategy held in reserve”
袖里玄机 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a subtle and ingenious plan or secret strategy held in reserve”. Often implying hidden wisdom or ulterior motives. Literally, “Profound mystery in the sleeve”.
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What does 袖里玄机 mean?
袖里玄机 (xiù lǐ xuán jī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a subtle and ingenious plan or secret strategy held in reserve”.
How do you pronounce 袖里玄机?
袖里玄机 is pronounced xiù lǐ xuán jī in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 袖里玄机 literally mean?
Literally, 袖里玄机 means “Profound mystery in the sleeve”. It is used to mean “a subtle and ingenious plan or secret strategy held in reserve”.
What is the Chinese definition of 袖里玄机?
玄机：道家所谓的奥秘。袖里藏有奥妙的道理。指暗中采用的玄妙谋略