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遮盖
zhēgài
Description
"遮盖"的意思是用东西把某样东西盖住，让别人看不见。
"遮盖" means to cover something with something else so that others cannot see it.
它也可以说把真实的情况藏起来，不让别人知道。
It can also mean to hide the true situation so that others do not know.
Meanings
遮盖zhēgài
to cover up; to conceal from view
她用布把桌子遮盖起来。
She covered the table with a cloth.
遮盖zhēgài
to hide or cover up the truth
他想遮盖自己的错误。
He wants to cover up his mistakes.
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Notes
- Etymology
遮 (block/shield) + 盖 (cover), two similar characters combined for emphasis.
- Nuance
遮盖 can be literal (cover an object) or figurative (hide the truth).
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