收敛锋芒 shōu liǎn fēng máng

to show some modesty; to draw in one's claws

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to show some modesty
  2. 2. to draw in one's claws

Characters

Character Meaning
收 shōu HSK 4
to receive; to accept; to collect
敛 liǎn
variant of 殮liàn; to collect; to restrain
锋 fēng HSK 6
edge of a tool; vanguard; point of a spear
芒 máng HSK 6
tip (of a blade); awn (of cereals); arista (of grain)