韫椟而藏 — “To possess talent but choose to live in seclusion”
韫椟而藏 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to possess talent but choose to live in seclusion”. To conceal one's abilities and withdraw from public life, often out of humility or dissatisfaction, like keeping a valuable pearl hidden in its casket. Literally, “to keep a pearl in its casket and hide it”.
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What does 韫椟而藏 mean?
韫椟而藏 (yùn dú ér cáng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to possess talent but choose to live in seclusion”.
How do you pronounce 韫椟而藏?
韫椟而藏 is pronounced yùn dú ér cáng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 韫椟而藏 literally mean?
Literally, 韫椟而藏 means “to keep a pearl in its casket and hide it”. It is used to mean “to possess talent but choose to live in seclusion”.
What is the Chinese definition of 韫椟而藏?
旧时比喻怀才隐退。