盤龍臥虎

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lit. coiled dragon, crouching tiger (idiom) · fig. talented individuals in hiding · concealed talent

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. coiled dragon, crouching tiger (idiom)
  2. fig. talented individuals in hiding
  3. concealed talent

Written Forms

盤龍臥虎Traditional · Main Form
盘龙卧虎Alternate Form

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