怀璧其罪
huái​bì​qí​zuì

envied talent

  • created sense approved 怀璧其罪/懷璧其罪 · huái​bì​qí​zuì · envied talent

    怀璧其罪 / 懷璧其罪

    huái​bì​qí​zuì

    envied talent

    a person's exceptional talent, beauty, or virtue provoking the envy and hostility of others

    他的杰出成就引起了同行的嫉妒，真是有怀璧其罪的苦恼。

    created sense

  • created sense approved 怀璧其罪/懷璧其罪 · huái​bì​qí​zuì · possession liability

    怀璧其罪 / 懷璧其罪

    huái​bì​qí​zuì

    possession liability

    to get into trouble or encounter disaster due to possessing something valuable or cherished

    他带着名画出门，一路上小心翼翼，深恐怀璧其罪。

    created sense