Hidden scales and feathers
As a Chinese idiom, Pinyin is y ǐ NL í NJ í y ǔ, which means that the sage lives in seclusion for a while. From Qian Qianyi's preface in Qing Dynasty.
The origin of Idioms
In Qian Qianyi's preface to the collection of Xu zeneng in the Qing Dynasty, it is said that "when the ancient literati were not famous, there must be a great master of literature, who set his reputation by a few words."
Idiom usage
As predicate, object, attribute; used in figurative sentences.
Analysis of Idioms
Synonym: Hidden scale
Chinese PinYin : yǐn lín jí yǔ
Hidden scales and feathers
display poise and refinement. chōng róng dà yá
appear to be tough outwardly , be timid inwardly. wài lì nèi rěn
clear breeze and bright principles. qīng fēng gāo jié
as easy as to turn one 's hand. yì rú fǎn zhǎng