紅は園生に植えても隠れなし
Meanings
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good wine needs no bush; talent stands out
Proverb meaning that true excellence or talent cannot be hidden, just as the vivid red of safflower (紅) stands out even when planted in a garden. Equivalent to English 'good wine needs no bush'.
His talent was quickly recognized, just as the proverb says, 'good wine needs no bush.'