- 锋芒毕露 fēngmángbìlù to flaunt talentto show off one's ability or talent; to be ostentatious
- 初露锋芒 chūlùfēngmáng debutto show one's talent, skill, or ability for the first time
- 收敛锋芒 shōuliǎnfēngmáng restrain brillianceTo restrain one's talent or sharpness; to show modesty and avoid being overbearing or aggressive.
- 锋芒内敛 fēngmángnèiliǎn self-effacingto be talented yet self-effacing (idiom)