隐姓埋名 conceal one's name and identity
Explanation
隐姓埋名指的是隐藏自己的真实姓名和身份，不让别人知道。通常是为了躲避危险，保护自己或他人，或为了追求某种目标而采取的策略。
Yin Xing Mai Ming refers to concealing one's real name and identity, preventing others from knowing. This is usually a strategy used to avoid danger, to protect oneself or others, or to pursue a certain goal.
Origin Story
话说唐朝时期，一位名叫李白的侠客，因卷入了一场宫廷斗争，不得不隐姓埋名。他改名为张三，来到一个偏僻的山村，过着隐居生活。他白天在田间劳作，晚上则潜心研习武功和诗歌。村里人只知道他是一个沉默寡言的农夫，并不知道他的真实身份。多年以后，李白凭借其过人的才华和武功，成为了江湖上令人敬畏的大侠，但他始终保持着低调，继续隐姓埋名，直到生命的尽头。
During the Tang Dynasty, a swordsman named Li Bai was forced to hide his identity after being involved in a palace intrigue. Changing his name to Zhang San, he moved to a remote mountain village and lived as a recluse. He toiled in the fields by day and secretly practiced martial arts and wrote poetry at night. Villagers knew him only as a quiet farmer, unaware of his true identity. Years later, Li Bai became a highly respected hero, but always remained low-profile and maintained his concealed identity, living thus until his death.
Usage
作谓语、定语；指隐瞒姓名和身份。
Used as predicate or attributive; refers to concealing one's name and identity.
Examples
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为了躲避仇家，他不得不隐姓埋名，过着隐居的生活。
wèile duóbì chóujiā, tā bùdébù yǐnxìng máimíng, guòzhe yǐnjū de shēnghuó。
In order to avoid his enemies, he had to hide his name and live a secluded life.
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这位曾经叱咤风云的将军，如今却隐姓埋名，过着平静的生活。
zhè wèi céngjīng chìmà fēngyún de jiāngjūn, rújīn què yǐnxìng máimíng, guòzhe píngjìng de shēnghuó。
This general who once dominated the battlefield, now lives a peaceful life in hiding, concealing his true identity.