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盘龙卧虎
盤龍臥虎
pánlóngwòhǔ
1. lit. coiled dragon, crouching tiger (idiom)
2. fig. talented individuals in hiding
3. concealed talent

Character Breakdown

盘
pán
tray, plate, dish; to examine
HSK 3 11 丶
龙
lóng
dragon; symbol of the emperor
HSK 5 5 丶
卧
wò
to crouch; to lie down
HSK 5 8 丶
虎
hǔ
tiger; brave, fierce; surname
HSK 4 8 丶

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