八仙過海，各顯神通 meaning - Chinese-English Dictionary

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MEANING OF 八仙過海，各顯神通

八仙過海，各顯神通
(八仙过海，各显神通)

Definition lit. the Eight Immortals cross the sea, each showing his own special talent (idiom) / fig. (of each individual in a group) to give full play to one's unique capabilities

Idiom Metaphorically, each has its own way of doing things / It is also a metaphor for each to compete with each other

Usage

Synonyms 大顯身手小打小鬧翻江倒海露一手大顯神通

中文释义八仙道教传说中的八位神仙。比喻做事各有各的一套办法。也比喻各自拿出本领互相比赛。

Characters 八 bā 仙 xiān 过 (過) guò 海 hǎi 各 gè 显 (顯) xiǎn 神 shén 通 tōng

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