龙蟠凤逸 / 龍蟠鳳逸

lóng​pán​fèng​yì

exceptionally talented

Literally "a coiled dragon and a soaring phoenix"; used to describe people of extraordinary talent, especially those who remain hidden or have not yet found their opportunity.

龙 (literal) → 龙/龍 · lóng · dragon 蟠 (literal) → 蟠 · pán · to coil 凤 (literal) → 凤/鳳 · fèng · phoenix 逸 (literal) → 逸 · yì · outstanding

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created sense May 20, 2026, 07:58 PM