Chinese

máicáng
Meaning: to bury; to hide; to conceal
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

埋
藏

Example sentences

Rich mineral resources are buried under this mountain.
他終於向好友吐露了埋藏多年的祕密。
他终于向好友吐露了埋藏多年的秘密。
He finally revealed to his best friend the secret he had buried for many years.
他終於向好友吐露了埋藏多年的心裏話。
他终于向好友吐露了埋藏多年的心里话。
He finally revealed his inner thoughts that he had buried for many years to his close friend.

Usage Notes

Can refer to physical burial or hiding feelings/secrets.

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