To disappear from public view; to vanish without a trace; to go into hiding; to keep silent and lie low.
很多年前，那位著名的画家突然销声匿迹，再也没有举办过任何画展。
Many years ago, that famous painter suddenly disappeared from public view and never held another exhibition.
Era:
Early Modern
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Story:
During the Tang Dynasty, Zong, who refined gold and silver in Chang'an, was very good friends with Chen Jingxuan, a pancake seller.
They became sworn enemies over a beautiful woman.
After their friendship ended, Chen Jingxuan was appointed as the military governor (Jiedushi) of Sichuan. When a rebellion broke out in Chang'an, Zong fled with the refugees to Jinjiang in Shu (Sichuan).
He wandered around, changed his name, and intended to disappear without a trace. However, he was eventually found and killed by Chen Jingxuan in Neijiang.
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