匿影藏形 to hide one's tracks
Explanation
隐藏形迹，不露真相。也比喻躲藏起来，不公开活动。
Hide one's tracks and not reveal the truth. It is also a metaphor for hiding and not being open.
Origin Story
话说唐朝时期，一位名叫李白的诗人，因为得罪了权贵，不得不匿影藏形，以避免被追捕。他隐居山林，过着隐姓埋名、与世隔绝的生活。他经常在深山老林中徘徊，欣赏着大自然的景色，创作出许多优秀的诗篇。每当夜幕降临，他便躲在山洞里，生怕被人发现。他那飘逸洒脱的身影，在深山之中穿梭，却也为他的隐居生活平添了几分神秘感。有一天，一位老朋友意外地发现了他的踪迹。这位朋友也是一位诗人，他被李白的才华深深地吸引着，冒着巨大的风险前去拜访。然而，李白却仍然不愿与外界过多接触，他只想在平静的山林中度过余生，安静地写作，默默地享受着诗情画意的生活。他的隐居生活，也成为了后世文人墨客们津津乐道的传奇故事。
In the Tang Dynasty, there was a poet named Li Bai who, having offended powerful officials, had to hide to avoid arrest. He lived a secluded life in the mountains, living an anonymous and isolated life. He often wandered through the deep forests, admiring the scenery of nature and creating many excellent poems. When night fell, he would hide in caves, afraid of being discovered. His elegant and unrestrained figure shuttled through the deep mountains, adding a mysterious touch to his reclusive life. One day, an old friend accidentally discovered his whereabouts. This friend was also a poet, deeply attracted by Li Bai’s talent. He risked great danger to visit him. However, Li Bai still did not want much contact with the outside world. He only wanted to spend the rest of his life peacefully in the mountains, quietly writing, and silently enjoying the poetic life. His secluded life became a legendary story among literati in later generations.
Usage
用于描写隐蔽行踪，不露声色地进行活动。
Used to describe hiding one's tracks and carrying out activities silently.
Examples
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他为了躲避追捕，不得不匿影藏形，过着提心吊胆的生活。
tā wèile duǒbì zhuībǔ, bùdébù nì yǐng cáng xíng, guòzhe tíxīn diàodǎn de shēnghuó
To avoid arrest, he had to hide and live a life of fear.
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在敌人的严密搜捕下，革命者们不得不匿影藏形，开展秘密斗争。
zài dírén de yánmì sōubǔ xià, gémìng zhěmen bùdébù nì yǐng cáng xíng, kāizhǎn mìmì dòuzhēng
Under the enemy's tight pursuit, the revolutionaries had to hide and carry out secret struggles