锋芒内敛 in English feng1 mang2 nei4 lian3 Meaning

Meanings

  • to be talented yet self-effacing (idiomatic expression)

Simplified Characters

锋 芒 内 敛

Traditional Characters

鋒 芒 內 斂

Pinyin

feng1 mang2 nei4 lian3

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

锋feng1point of a spear 芒mang2awn (of cereals) 内nei4inside 敛lian3to hold back