包藏 (bāo cáng) — to harbor, to conceal (usually of ill intent, danger, or secrets)
Definition
A literary verb meaning to harbor or conceal (malice, danger, evidence) hidden inside something. Almost always used in the context of ill intent, risk, or secrets — not neutral 'contain'.
verb
to harborto conceal (usually of ill intent, danger, or secrets)
Examples
- ，包藏。Tā biǎo miàn yǒu shàn, nèi xīn què bāo cáng zhe è yì.He appears friendly on the surface but harbors malice inside.
- 包藏。Zhè ge jì huà bāo cáng zhe jù dà de fēng xiǎn.This plan contains enormous risks.
- 包藏。Jǐng fāng huái yí tā bāo cáng le zhòng yào zhèng jù.The police suspect he concealed important evidence.
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