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八仙过海，各显神通
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Definitions
- 1. lit. the Eight Immortals cross the sea, each showing his own special talent (idiom)
- 2. fig. (of each individual in a group) to give full play to one's unique capabilities
Child Words of 八仙过海，各显神通
each
the Eight Immortals (Daoist mythology)
immortal
(experienced action marker)
classifier for an activity, taken in its entirety (tirade of abuse, stint of music playing, bout of drinking etc)
to make visible
remarkable ability
God
ocean
to cross
eight; 8