小隐隐于林,大隐隐于市 in English xiao3 yin3 yin3 yu2 lin2 , da4 yin3 yin3 yu2 shi4 Meaning

Meanings

  • an ordinary hermit lives in the seclusion of the woods; the true recluse chooses the city (idiomatic expression)

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Pinyin

xiao3 yin3 yin3 yu2 lin2 , da4 yin3 yin3 yu2 shi4

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

xiao3small yin3secret yin3secret yu2surname Yu lin2surname Lin da4big yin3secret yin3secret yu2surname Yu shi4market