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掩饰 (yǎn shì): to cover up; to conceal; to mask; to gloss over

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to cover up; to conceal; to mask; to gloss over
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to cover up
  • to conceal
  • to mask
  • to gloss over

Chinese explanation

  • 用言语或行为遮盖真实的情况,使人看不出来,多指掩盖错误、缺点、情绪等不好的方面,含有不诚实、不坦白的意味。例如掩饰内心的不安、掩饰自己的错误。

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Example sentences

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He failed the exam, but he covered up his score from his parents, falsely claiming he got a high score.

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She forced a smile to cover up her inner sadness, but her swollen eyes betrayed her.

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The company tried to cover up its financial problems, but the audit report eventually revealed the truth.

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He kept touching his nose while speaking; this gesture couldn't cover up his nervousness.

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