Definition
隐藏 means 'to hide or conceal' and is the most general, all-purpose verb for hiding objects, people, or information. Compared to 藏 (cáng), which is more colloquial and also means 'to store', 隐藏 is slightly more formal and often implies deliberate concealment. 掩饰 (yǎn shì) specifically means 'to cover up' feelings or faults, while 隐蔽 (yǐn bì) is more about being hidden from view or covert.
verb
to hideto conceal (physically, e.g., objects or people)to concealto keep secret (information, emotions, intentions)
Examples
- 隐藏。Tā bǎ yàoshi yǐn cáng zài chōuti lǐ.He hid the keys in the drawer.
- 隐藏。Tā yǐn cáng le zìjǐ de zhēnshí xiǎngfǎ.She concealed her true thoughts.
- 隐藏。Shìtú yǐn cáng kuīsǔn shì bù dàodé de xíngwéi.Trying to hide losses is unethical behavior.
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