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藏龙卧虎
藏龍臥虎
cánglóngwòhǔ
1. lit. hidden dragon, crouching tiger (idiom)
2. fig. talented individuals in hiding
3. concealed talent

Character Breakdown

藏
cáng
to conceal, to hide; to hoard, to store
HSK 5 17 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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