怀璧其罪

huai2 bi4 qi2 zui4

lit. treasuring a jade ring becomes a crime (idiom); to get into trouble on account of a cherished item, fig. A person's talent will arouse the envy of others.

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怀璧其罪

huái bì qí zuì

（有财而致祸， 比喻有才能而遭嫉害） The precious stone lands its innocent possessor in jail.; An innocent man gets into trouble because of his wealth.; One's only crime was only to carry a jade.

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懷璧其罪|怀璧其罪 [huái bì qí zuì] ► lit. treasuring a jade ring becomes a crime (idiom); to get into trouble on account of a cherished item ► fig. A person's talent will arouse the envy of others.