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凤凰在笯 凤凰被关在笼中。比喻有才能者不能施展报负 战国楚·屈原《九章·怀沙》：“凤凰在笯兮，鸡鹜翔舞 Fèng  Huáng  Zài  Nú Fhzn

The idiom '凤凰在笯' describes a phoenix confined in a cage, symbolizing talented individuals unable to realize their potential.

凤凰在笯比喻有才能者不能施展抱负。

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