hè​míng​jiǔ​gāo

unconcealable talent

  • created sense approved 鹤鸣九皋/鶴鳴九皋 · hè​míng​jiǔ​gāo · unconcealable talent — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    鹤鸣九皋 / 鶴鳴九皋

    hè​míng​jiǔ​gāo

    unconcealable talent

    The cry of a crane in a deep marsh can be heard in the high heavens; describes a person of great virtue or talent whose reputation spreads far even if they live in seclusion or a lowly position.

    鹤 (literal) → 鹤/鶴 · hè · crane 鸣 (literal) → 鸣/鳴 · míng · to cry 九皋 (literal) → 九皋 · jiǔ​gāo · deep marsh

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    created sense