Xiǎng gǔ bùyòng zhòng chuí qiāo.

響鼓不用重錘敲。

Lit A resonant drum need not be struck with a heavy drum stick.

Fig A wise person requires no detailed explanation. “A word to the wise is sufficient.”

Note [See also míngrén bùyòng above.]

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