bā​xiān​guò​hǎi​gè​xiǎn​qí​néng

to each show one's own unique talents

Senses

八仙过海,各显其能/ 八仙過海,各顯其能 bā​xiān​guò​hǎi​gè​xiǎn​qí​néng 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.

References

variant 八仙过海,各显其能/八仙過海,各顯其能 八仙过海/八仙過海