Definition
隐身 is a verb-object separable compound (离合词) meaning 'to become invisible' or 'to conceal oneself'. You can split the verb part 隐 from the object 身 to add aspect or measure words, like 隐了身 ('entered invisible mode') or 隐过身 ('was invisible before'). In modern internet context it refers to setting a messaging status to 'invisible' or 'offline' while still being active.
v.o.
to become invisibleto make oneself unseen (physically or figuratively)(Internet) to appear offlineto be in stealth mode (on messaging apps, games)
Examples
- 隐身。Chāorén de nénglì bāokuò yǐn shēn hé fēixíng.Superman's abilities include invisibility and flying.
- ，。Yóuxì lǐ tā yǐn le shēn, dírén zhǎo bú dào tā.In the game he turned invisible, and the enemies couldn't find him.
- 隐身。Wǒ gěi tā fā xiāoxi shí tā zhèngzài yǐn shēn.When I sent him a message, he was in invisible mode.
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