Be honest and clear minded
Chinese idiom, Pinyin is zh è ngsh ē NQ ī NGX ī n, which means to correct one's own words and deeds and calm one's heart. It refers to self-cultivation. From the biography of Qiu Jun in the history of Ming Dynasty.
The origin of Idioms
In the biography of Qiu Jun in the history of the Ming Dynasty, it is said that "I wish you the benevolence of the heaven, the hardship of your ancestors, the integrity of your heart, and the responsibility of your foundation."
Idiom usage
I wish you the kindness of heaven and the hardship of your ancestors. I hope you will be honest and clear in your heart and take care of your work. I hope you will not be confused by heresy.
Be honest and clear minded
hide one 's capacities and bide one 's time - tāo guāng yǎng huì
different tunes rendered with equal skill - tóng gōng yì qǔ
A foot of water churns to make a hundred Zhang wave - yī chǐ shuǐ fān téng zuò bǎi zhàng bō