懷璧其罪

waai4 bik1 kei4 zeoi6

lit. treasuring a jade ring becomes a crime (idiom); to get into trouble on account of a cherished item · fig. A person's talent will arouse the envy of others.

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. treasuring a jade ring becomes a crime (idiom); to get into trouble on account of a cherished item
  2. fig. A person's talent will arouse the envy of others.

Written Forms

懷璧其罪Traditional · Main Form
怀璧其罪Alternate Form

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