lit. treasuring a jade ring becomes a crime (idiom); to get into trouble on account of a cherished item; fig. A person's talent will arouse the envy of others.
Traditional 懷璧其罪
Meaning
huáibìqízuìhuai2 bi4 qi2 zui4
lit. treasuring a jade ring becomes a crime (idiom); to get into trouble on account of a cherished item
fig. A person's talent will arouse the envy of others.