míng​zhū'àn​tóu

to cast pearls before swine

Senses

明珠暗投 míng​zhū'àn​tóu to cast pearls before swine

metaphor for a person of talent whose abilities are not recognized or a valuable thing that is not appreciated

明珠暗投 míng​zhū'àn​tóu to fall into bad company

metaphor for a good person who has gone astray or joined an unworthy group

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