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隐瞒

yǐn mán

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to conceal
  • to hide (a taboo subject)
  • to cover up the truth

Definition

掩盖真相，不让人知道。

To conceal or hide the truth; to keep something secret.

Usage

通常用于描述故意不透露信息或事实的行为，多含贬义。

Usually describes the act of intentionally withholding information or facts, often with a negative connotation.

Examples

  • 1 他隐瞒了自己的病情，继续工作。 (He concealed his illness and continued working.)
  • 2 公司隐瞒了财务问题，导致投资者损失惨重。 (The company concealed financial problems, causing heavy losses for investors.)
  • 3 她隐瞒了真实年龄，为了得到那份工作。 (She hid her real age to get that job.)
  • 4 我们不能对错误隐瞒不报，必须坦诚面对。 (We cannot cover up mistakes; we must face them honestly.)
  • 5 他隐瞒了犯罪事实，最终被警方发现。 (He concealed the facts of the crime and was eventually discovered by the police.)

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