Yun Du Er Cang means to keep one's talents hidden, like storing precious jade in its box, implying an unappreciated or withdrawn genius.
韫椟而藏 (yùn dú ér cáng) 比喻怀才不遇,隐藏才能。
| 成语 | 韫椟而藏 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 旧时比喻怀才隐退。 |
| 出处 | 《论语·子罕》:“有美玉于斯,韫椟而藏诸,求善贾而沽诸?” |
| 拼音 | yùn dú ér cáng |
| 拼音码 | ydec |
| 用法 | 偏正式;作谓语;比喻怀才待用 |
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