WONG TAI SIN · 100 LOTS
Lot 53孟尝君
中吉珠履三千客孟尝
谁人识得有膺扬
其中弹铗归来者
便是英雄志莫当
Basic reading
AI-assisted readingThe poem in plain language
Among Mengchang's many finely dressed retainers, the poem singles out Feng Xuan, who strikes his sword and sings. It turns from an impressive crowd toward the difficulty of recognizing a capable person whose ambition is not yet understood.
The central idea
This lot values discernment and recognition of ability hidden within a crowd. It does not equate demanding attention with talent; its favorable note lies in looking beyond display and allowing someone to be understood.
Source and edition
Source of the title, grade and verse: kaucim.ai · 黄大仙百签参考数据集
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孟嘗君 · 中吉
珠履三千客孟嘗
誰人識得有膺揚
其中彈鋏歸來者
便是英雄志莫當
huangdaxian.kaucim-1.0.0.tianjige-5
Original text checked: 2026-10-02
Commentary version: tianjige-basic-2026-10-03.4
Basic commentary is AI-assisted and has not yet been individually reviewed by a human. It is not an official temple interpretation.