暗中 (àn zhōng) — (noun) the dark; a place hidden from view; (noun) a state of obscurity or secrecy
Definition
暗中 (ànzhōng) is a noun for the dark or a hidden place, and by extension the secrecy of acting unseen. Unlike 偷偷 or 悄悄, it names the concealed setting rather than the stealthy manner of an action.
noun
the darka place hidden from viewa state of obscurity or secrecy
Examples
- 暗中，。Tā gù yì duǒ zài àn zhōng, děng péng you jīng guò.He deliberately hid in the dark, waiting for his friend to pass by.
- 暗中。Jǐng chá yì zhí yǐn cáng zài àn zhōng guān chá xián yí rén.The police stayed hidden in the dark, watching the suspect.
- 暗中。Cóng àn zhōng tū rán chōng chū yì zhī māo.A cat suddenly dashed out from the dark.
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