掩藏 — meaning in English
yǎn cáng
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English meaning
- abscond verb To leave secretly and hurriedly, usually to escape custody or having taken something that is not yours.
- conceal verb To hide something from sight or keep it secret from others.
- disguise noun Clothing, makeup, or other means used to hide one's identity or look like someone else.
- sneak verb To move quietly and carefully so as not to be noticed.
Senses
掩藏 is used for these senses in English:
- abscond (intransitive) To hide, to be in hiding or concealment.
- conceal (transitive) To hide something from view or from public knowledge, to try to keep something secret.
- disguise (transitive) To avoid giving away or revealing (something secret); to hide by a false appearance.
- sneak (transitive, dated) To hide, especially in a mean or cowardly manner.