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藏起来
cáng qǐlái
Description
“藏起来”的意思是把东西放到别人看不到的地方，或者自己躲起来不让别人发现。
"藏起来" means to put something where others can't see it, or to hide oneself so others don't find out.
孩子们玩游戏的时候常常说这个词。
Children often say this word when playing games.
Meanings
藏起来cáng qǐlái
to hide (something) away
他把钱藏起来了。
He hid the money.
藏起来cáng qǐlái
to hide oneself; to go into hiding
猫藏起来了，我找不到它。
The cat hid, and I can't find it.
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Notes
- Etymology
藏 (to hide) + 起来 (directional complement showing completion or a state coming into being).
- Nuance
藏 focuses on concealing objects; 躲 emphasizes a person dodging or avoiding.
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