匣里龙吟 — “Dragon's roar in a scabbard”
匣里龙吟 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a highly talented person awaiting recognition or an opportunity to display their abilities; an unrevealed genius”. Literally, “Dragon's roar in a scabbard”.
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What does 匣里龙吟 mean?
匣里龙吟 (xiá lǐ lóng yín) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a highly talented person awaiting recognition or an opportunity to display their abilities; an unrevealed genius”.
How do you pronounce 匣里龙吟?
匣里龙吟 is pronounced xiá lǐ lóng yín in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 匣里龙吟 literally mean?
Literally, 匣里龙吟 means “Dragon's roar in a scabbard”. It is used to mean “a highly talented person awaiting recognition or an opportunity to display their abilities; an unrevealed genius”.
What is the Chinese definition of 匣里龙吟?
宝剑在匣中发出龙吟般的声响。原指剑的神通，后比喻有大材的人希望见用。