xiǎo​yǐn​yǐn​yú​yě​dà​yǐn​yǐn​yú​shì

the lesser hermit hides in the wild; the greater hermit hides in the city

Senses

小隐隐于野,大隐隐于市/ 小隱隱於野,大隱隱於市 xiǎo​yǐn​yǐn​yú​yě​dà​yǐn​yǐn​yú​shì the lesser hermit hides in the wild; the greater hermit hides in the city

an ordinary hermit lives in seclusion in the wild, but a true recluse remains anonymous in the middle of a city; suggests that true peace of mind is found within oneself, regardless of the environment

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