Literally: “Crouching tiger, hidden dragon”
Real meaning: Talented or powerful people are quietly hidden around us — even if they look ordinary
This idiom is about hidden strength. It reminds us that the quietest person in the room might be the one with the greatest power — a hero in disguise!
🗣️ Words to Know:
卧 (wò) = to crouch / lie low
虎 (hǔ) = tiger
藏 (cáng) = to hide
龙 (lóng) = dragon
土匪 (tǔ fěi) = bandits
金龙 (jīn lóng) = golden dragon
We’re more than halfway through the tiger idioms I planned for… Thanks for growing your Chinese with me!
– 辛阿姨 | Xin Ayi
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