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大勇若怯，大智若愚
dàyǒngruòqiè,dàzhìruòyú
a great hero may appear timid, the wise may appear stupid (idiom); the general public may not recognize great talent
Character Breakdown
大
dà
big, great, vast, high, deep
HSK 1
勇
yǒng
brave, courageous, fierce
HSK 4
若
ruò
if, supposing, assuming; similar
HSK 6
怯
qiè
afraid, lacking in courage
HSK 6
大
dà
big, great, vast, high, deep
HSK 1
智
zhì
wisdom, knowledge, intelligence
HSK 5
若
ruò
if, supposing, assuming; similar
HSK 6
愚
yú
stupid, foolish
HSK 6
Additional Information
Category
Chinese
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