藏器待时cáng qì dài shístore up a utensil for the right time—a talent waiting for timely use;develop the ability and wait for the opportunity to give full play to one's talent; master the skills and wait for one's opportunity to display them; possess the ability and wait for one's opportunity to put it to good use
❍ 那位年轻的天才～，后被赏识，受到器重。The young genius developed the ability and waited for the opportunity to give full play to his talent. Later he was appreciated for his talent and regarded highly. 藏器待时cánɡ qì dài shí器：指才能。比喻学好本领，等待施展的机会。store up a utensil for the right time, master the skills and wait for one’s opportunity to display them |