Thai–English dictionary

คมในฝัก

kom-nai-fàk

Audio pronunciation is available for this word.

Commonness: Rare in contemporary general Thai.

Meanings

adj.

having latent qualities ; of hidden virtue ; with a lot of potential ; quietly brilliant ; modest in one’s ability

v.hide one's light under a bushel

เขามีความสามารถแต่ไม่แสดงออก ถือว่าเป็นการคมในฝัก

He has talent but doesn't show it—this is what we call 'keeping brilliance hidden within the husk'.

adj.having latent qualities ; of hidden virtue ; with a lot of potential ; quietly brilliant ; modest in one’s ability

Though she seems ordinary, she possesses quiet intelligence—latent brilliance.