卧虎藏龙 Hidden Dragon, Crouching Tiger
Explanation
比喻隐藏着很多没有被发现的有才能的人。也指隐藏不露的人才。
It is used to describe that there are many talented people hidden and not discovered. It can also be used to describe hidden talents.
Origin Story
传说在古代的武林中，有一座神秘的山谷，名为“卧龙谷”。那里风景秀丽，却危机四伏。山谷中隐藏着许多武林高手，他们不问世事，潜心修炼，个个身怀绝技。 有一天，一位年轻的侠客慕名来到卧龙谷，希望能找到一位武林前辈指点修炼。他走遍山谷的每一个角落，却始终没有发现任何人的踪迹。就在他准备失望离开的时候，他无意中发现了一块巨大的石头，石头后面隐藏着一个洞口。好奇心驱使下，他进入洞口，发现里面别有洞天。 这是一个宽敞的地下空间，里面摆满了各种兵器和书籍。一位白发苍苍的老者正坐在角落里练功。老者见他到来，并没有表现出惊讶，只是淡淡地问道：“你是来挑战我的吗？” 年轻侠客连忙摆手道：“不敢，前辈，我只是想求您指点迷津。”老者笑了笑，说道：“这山谷里卧虎藏龙，能走到这里的人，都并非等闲之辈。你的实力虽然不错，但仍需不断努力。” 随后，老者便开始指点年轻侠客的武功，并且传授了他许多修炼的经验。年轻侠客在老者的指导下，武功日益精进，最终成为一代武林高手。这个故事就诠释了“卧虎藏龙”的含义，指隐藏着很多未被发现的人才。
Legend has it that in ancient times, there was a mysterious valley in the martial arts world known as "Sleeping Dragon Valley." It was a place of breathtaking beauty, yet also fraught with danger. The valley concealed numerous martial arts masters, who lived in seclusion, devoted themselves to cultivation, and each possessed extraordinary skills. One day, a young martial artist heard of the valley and came seeking guidance from a senior master. He searched every corner of the valley, but found no one. As he was about to give up, he stumbled upon a massive stone, behind which he discovered a hidden entrance. Curiosity led him into the entrance, revealing a hidden world. It was a spacious underground chamber, filled with various weapons and books. An old man with white hair was seated in a corner practicing martial arts. Upon seeing the young martial artist, the old man did not express surprise, but calmly asked, "Have you come to challenge me?" The young martial artist quickly waved his hands, saying, "I dare not, senior. I simply wish to seek your guidance." The old man smiled and said, "This valley is filled with hidden masters. Those who make it this far are no ordinary individuals. Your skills are considerable, but you must continue to strive for improvement." The old man then began to guide the young martial artist in his martial arts, and imparted much cultivation experience. Under the old man’s tutelage, the young martial artist’s martial arts improved rapidly, and he eventually became a renowned martial arts master. This story explains the meaning of "Wòhǔ Cánglóng," which refers to many hidden, undiscovered talents.
Usage
用作宾语、定语；指隐藏着未被发现的人才
Used as an object or attributive; refers to hidden, undiscovered talents
Examples
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这支队伍卧虎藏龙，人才济济。
zhè zhī duìwǔ wòhǔ cánglóng, réncái jǐjǐ
This team is full of hidden talents.
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这家公司卧虎藏龙，高手如云。
zhè jiā gōngsī wòhǔ cánglóng, gāoshǒu rúyún
This company is full of hidden experts