盘龙卧虎 in English pan2 long2 wo4 hu3 Meaning

Meanings

  • literally (word for word) coiled dragon, crouching tiger (idiomatic expression)
  • metaphorically talented individuals in hiding
  • concealed talent

Simplified Characters

盘 龙 卧 虎

Traditional Characters

盤 龍 臥 虎

Pinyin

pan2 long2 wo4 hu3

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

盘pan2plate 龙long2surname Long 卧wo4to lie 虎hu3tiger