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掩
yǎn
Description
"掩"的意思是用手或东西把东西盖住、遮住。
"掩" means to cover or conceal something with a hand or an object.
我们常说"掩住嘴"或者"掩上门"。
We often say "掩住嘴" (cover the mouth) or "掩上门" (close the door).
Meanings
掩yǎn
to cover; to hide with hand or object
她笑的时候用手掩住嘴。
She covers her mouth when she laughs.
掩yǎn
to close (a door) gently or partly
请把门掩上。
Please close the door.
掩yǎn
to conceal; to cover up (a fact)
他想掩住自己的错误。
He wants to conceal his mistakes.
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Notes
- Etymology
掩 has the hand radical 扌, showing an action done with the hand.
- Nuance
掩上门 means closing a door softly or partly, not slamming it shut.
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