To preserve one's writings or works carefully for posterity, especially for those who will truly appreciate their value in the future, often implying a disdain for immediate fame.
他毕生心血写成的巨著，原打算藏诸名山，待后人评说，不料生前就已广受好评。
He originally intended to preserve his monumental work, the culmination of his life's efforts, for posterity, hoping future generations would appraise it. Unexpectedly, it received widespread acclaim even during his lifetime.
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