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显山露水

顯山露水
xiǎnshān-lòushuǐ
idiom #52,418

Meanings

  1. 1 to show off one's abilities
  2. 2 to reveal one's talents openly
  3. 3 to make oneself conspicuous

Examples

他为人低调，从不显山露水。
Tā wéirén dīdiào, cóngbù xiǎnshān-lòushuǐ.
He keeps a low profile and never shows off.
她工作多年却不愿显山露水。
Tā gōngzuò duōnián què bú yuàn xiǎnshān-lòushuǐ.
She has worked for years but refuses to make herself stand out.
真正的高手不需要显山露水。
Zhēnzhèng de gāoshǒu bù xūyào xiǎnshān-lòushuǐ.
A true master doesn't need to show off.

Tips

usage
Almost always used in the negative (不显山露水 / 不显山不露水) to describe someone modest who hides their true ability.

Stroke Order

显 xiǎn
山 shān
露 lù
水 shuǐ