No. 7,880 in Chinese
韬
The Chinese word "韬" means "scabbard" or "sheath" and metaphorically refers to "concealing one's abilities or strategies."
In a sentence
他总是韬光养晦，等待最佳时机展现实力。
He always hides his light and depths, waiting for the best opportunity to show his strength.
韬 is used in the idiomatic expression '韬光养晦', meaning to conceal one's talents and strength for strategic purposes. Here, it implies strategic restraint.
这个古代的兵书是孙子韬略的重要基础。
This ancient military book is an important foundation of Sun Tzu's strategic principles.
韬 is used to refer to strategies or plans, seen in the extended meaning of '韬略', which pertains to intricate tactical and strategic approaches.
他珍藏了一把古代的宝刀连同精美的韬。
He treasured an ancient sword along with its exquisite sheath.
韬 is used in its literal sense, meaning a sheath or covering for a sword, demonstrating its physical utility.
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