Chinese
yǎnshì
Meaning: to cover up; to gloss over; to conceal
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

掩飾
掩
飾
掩饰
掩
饰

Example sentences

He tried to cover up the fear in his heart.
他為了掩飾錯誤而編造了這麼可笑的理由。
他为了掩饰错误而编造了这么可笑的理由。
He made up such a ridiculous reason to cover up his mistake.
說一個謊話往往需要用更多的謊話來掩飾。
说一个谎话往往需要用更多的谎话来掩饰。
Telling one lie often requires using even more lies to cover it up.

Usage Notes

Used when someone tries to hide the truth, a mistake, or an emotion from others.

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