暗藏 (àn cáng) — to conceal, to hide (secretly)

Definition

暗藏 (àn cáng) means 'to conceal' or 'to harbor', usually something hidden with intent to keep it secret. It pairs with abstract things (秘密, 危险, 杀机) more than purely physical objects.

verb

to concealto hide (secretly)

Examples

暗藏。
Tā zài fáng jiān lǐ àn cáng le yì bǎ dāo.
He concealed a knife in the room.
暗藏。
Zhè xiē wén jiàn bèi àn cáng zài shū jià hòu miàn.
These documents were hidden behind the bookshelf.
暗藏。
Tā xīn lǐ àn cáng zhe hěn duō mì mì.
She harbors many secrets in her heart.

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