盘龙卧虎 pán lóng wò hǔ

DEFINITIONS

  1. lit. coiled dragon, crouching tiger (idiom)
  2. fig. talented individuals in hiding
  3. concealed talent

CHARACTERS

盘 pán tray, plate, dish; examine
龙 lóng dragon; symbolic of emperor
卧 wò lie down; crouch
虎 hǔ tiger; brave, fierce; surname