珠玉在側
zhū​yù​zài​cè

flanked by genius

  • created sense approved 珠玉在侧/珠玉在側 · zhū​yù​zài​cè · flanked by genius — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    珠玉在侧 / 珠玉在側

    zhū​yù​zài​cè

    flanked by genius

    to be surrounded by people of exceptional talent or outstanding appearance, making oneself feel inferior by comparison; gems at the side

    珠玉 (literal) → 珠玉 · zhū​yù · elegant appearance 在 (literal) → 在 · zài · to be at 侧 (literal) → 侧/側 · cè · side

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    created sense