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能士匿谋 — “Talented person hides plans”

能士匿谋 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Talented individuals conceal their plans or abilities when they are not given important positions or opportunities to use them”. Literally, “Talented person hides plans”.

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能士匿谋 Pronunciation and Pinyin

能士匿谋 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
能
néng10can, be able to
士
shì3scholar, gentleman, soldier
匿
nì11to hide or conceal
谋
móu11plan, scheme, or strive

Example Sentence with 能士匿谋

公司若不能善用人才,最终会使能士匿谋,错失发展良机。
If a company fails to make good use of its talented people, it will eventually lead to capable individuals concealing their strategies, missing out on good development opportunities.

Idioms Related to 能士匿谋

More idioms starting with 能

  • néng能shàng上néng能xià下adaptable to all positions
  • néng能bù不liǎng两gōng工Cannot master two crafts
  • néng能bù不chèn称guān官abilities do not match the office
  • néng能zhēng争guàn惯zhàn战skilled and seasoned in battle
  • néng能rén人qiǎo巧jiàng匠master craftsman or expert
  • néng能shēn伸néng能qū屈flexible and adaptable
  • néng能shēn伸néng能suō缩flexible and adaptable
  • néng能xiě写huì会suàn算be literate and numerate
  • néng能gāng刚néng能róu柔able to be firm and gentle
  • néng能qū屈néng能shēn伸adaptable and resilient
  • néng能gōng工qiǎo巧jiàng匠master craftsmen and skilled artisans
  • néng能zhēng征guàn惯zhàn战experienced and skilled in warfare

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Questions about 能士匿谋

What does 能士匿谋 mean?

能士匿谋 (néng shì nì móu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Talented individuals conceal their plans or abilities when they are not given important positions or opportunities to use them”.

How do you pronounce 能士匿谋?

能士匿谋 is pronounced néng shì nì móu in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 能士匿谋 literally mean?

Literally, 能士匿谋 means “Talented person hides plans”. It is used to mean “Talented individuals conceal their plans or abilities when they are not given important positions or opportunities to use them”.

What is the Chinese definition of 能士匿谋?

匿:藏匿。有才能者得不到重用就藏匿其计谋

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