隐藏

隐藏 means 'to hide' or 'to conceal.' It refers to the action of keeping something out of sight or making it difficult to find, often to avoid detection or reveal.

The character 隐 (yǐn) originally meant 'to disappear' or 'to be hidden,' and 藏 (zàng) means 'to store' or 'to keep.' Together, they form a compound that emphasizes the act of concealing or safeguarding something from view or discovery.

隐藏 is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts. For example, it can describe hiding an object physically or concealing emotions, secrets, or intentions. In modern Chinese, it is also used in phrases like 隐藏真相 (to hide the truth) or 隐藏实力 (to hide one's strength).