From the basics of characters to complex idioms, Chinese learning can be challenging. This free guide highlights the idiom 「韞櫝藏珠」. Details below.
Let’s dive into the idiom 「韞櫝藏珠」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
Yun: to contain. Casket: wooden box. Refers to jewels hidden in wooden boxes, waiting to be sold at a high price. A metaphor for having talent waiting to be used or retiring with talent.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yùn dú cáng zhū
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
wan3 duk6 chong4 jyu1
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
