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藏

cáng, zàng

Description

"藏"最常见的意思是把东西放到别人看不见的地方。

The most common meaning of "藏" is to put something where others can't see it.

读 zàng 的时候，它常常指收起来的宝贝，也用在"西藏"这个地名里。

When pronounced zàng, it often refers to hidden treasures and is also used in the place name "西藏".

Meanings

藏cáng

to hide; to conceal

他把糖果藏在书包里。

He hid the candy in his backpack.

藏cáng

to store up; to keep; to collect

爷爷藏了很多老照片。

Grandpa hid many old photos.

藏zàng

treasure; storehouse; (also in Tibet 西藏)

我很想去西藏旅行。

I really want to travel to Tibet.

Related words

躲藏收藏西藏宝藏隐藏

Notes

  • Reading

    藏 is cáng for "hide/store" and zàng for "treasure" or in 西藏 (Tibet).

  • Nuance

    藏 often needs a location; 躲 emphasizes hiding oneself from danger.

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