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埋
mái
Description
"埋"是把东西放进土里，然后盖上土。
"埋" means to put something into the ground and then cover it with soil.
我们常说"埋起来"或者"埋在地下"。
We often say "埋起来" or "埋在地下".
Meanings
埋mái
to bury; to cover with earth
小狗把骨头埋在花园里。
The puppy buried the bone in the garden.
埋头mái
to bury oneself in; be absorbed in
他埋头看书，忘了时间。
He buried his head in the book and lost track of time.
埋怨mán
to complain; to blame (in 埋怨)
她总是埋怨天气太热。
She always complains that the weather is too hot.
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Notes
- Reading
埋 is mái when meaning 'bury', but mán in 埋怨 (to complain).
- Nuance
埋 stresses covering with earth; 藏 (cáng) means simply to hide.
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