大智如愚(dà zhì rú yú)

4 characters

the wise may appear stupid (idiom)

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(literary) wiseFull guide →
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Word information

Pinyin
dà zhì rú yú
Meaning
the wise may appear stupid (idiom); a genius not appreciated in his own time
HSK level
Characters
4
Traditional
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