noun
hiding one's wisdom to blend in with the ordinary
A Taoist-influenced concept, often associated with the phrase 和光同塵. Describes a sage who conceals their brilliance and lives among common people without standing out. Rare in everyday language; primarily found in classical or philosophical texts.
See also: 和光同塵
「玄同」は、和光同塵の思想に通じる概念だ。
“玄同” is a concept connected to the idea of 和光同塵 (harmonizing one's light and mingling with the dust).