明珠暗投 in English ming2 zhu1 an4 tou2 Meaning

Meanings

  • to cast pearls before swine (idiomatic expression)
  • not to get proper recognition for one's talents

Simplified Characters

明 珠 暗 投

Traditional Characters

明 珠 暗 投

Pinyin

ming2 zhu1 an4 tou2

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

明ming2Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) 珠zhu1bead 暗an4variant of 暗[an4] 投tou2to cast