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不显山不露水 Meaning

不显山不露水

Learn the meaning of 不显山不露水, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.

Quick answer: 不显山不露水 means lit. to not show the mountain and to not reveal the water (idiom); fig. to hide the key facts.

Meaning in English

Lit. to not show the mountain and to not reveal the water (idiom); fig. to hide the key facts

Chinese不显山不露水
Pinyinbu4 xian3 shan1 bu4 lu4 shui3
Definitionslit. to not show the mountain and to not reveal the water (idiom); fig. to hide the key facts
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What does 不显山不露水 mean?

不显山不露水 means lit. to not show the mountain and to not reveal the water (idiom); fig. to hide the key facts.

How do you pronounce 不显山不露水?

不显山不露水 is pronounced bu4 xian3 shan1 bu4 lu4 shui3 in Mandarin pinyin.

Is 不显山不露水 a Chinese idiom or saying?

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