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大勇若怯，大智若愚
dàyǒngruòqiè,dàzhìruòyú
1.
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
3 丶
勇
yǒng
brave, courageous, fierce
HSK 4
9 丶
若
ruò
if, supposing, assuming; similar
HSK 6
8 丶
怯
qiè
afraid, lacking in courage
HSK 6
8 丶
大
dà
big, great, vast, high, deep
HSK 1
3 丶
智
zhì
wisdom, knowledge, intelligence
HSK 5
12 丶
若
ruò
if, supposing, assuming; similar
HSK 6
8 丶
愚
yú
stupid, foolish
HSK 6
13 丶
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