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大勇若怯
dà​yǒng​ruò​qiè

a great hero may appear timid

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大勇若怯 dà​yǒng​ruò​qiè
a great hero may appear timid
(idiom) a truly brave person does not flaunt their power and may appear cowardly on the outside; the really brave remain level-headed

Frequency

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Cross-References

Synonym

  • 大智如愚 dà​zhì​rú​yú

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