bāxiānguòhǎigèxiǎnqínéng
to each show one's own unique talents
- to each show one's own unique talents
- Literal meaning refers to the legend of the Eight Immortals crossing the sea, each using their own special power instead of a boat. Used as an idiom to describe a situation where each person in a group uses their own specific skills and methods to achieve a common goal or solve a problem.
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Variant of
- 八仙过海 bāxiānguòhǎi