韬光养晦

MEANING

1. 壹动verb

   to conceal one's strengths and bide one's time (idiom)

   • tājuédìngtāoguāngyǎnghuì,děngdàishíjī.

     他决定韬光养晦，等待时机。🔊

     He decided to keep a low profile and wait for the right opportunity.

2. 貳动verb

   to hide one's light under a bushel

   • tāzǒngshìtāoguāngyǎnghuì,bùàichūfēngtóu.

     他总是韬光养晦，不爱出风头。🔊

     He always keeps a low profile and avoids the spotlight.