Definition
掖 (yē) is a verb morpheme meaning 'to tuck something into or hide it on one's person.' It is commonly used with directional complements like 在 or 进 (e.g., 掖在口袋里, 掖进怀里). Do not confuse this reading with yè (to support by the arm), which is a separate sense.
b.f.
to tuck (into clothing)to hide (on one's person)
Examples
- 掖。Tā bǎ xìn yē zài kǒudài li.He tucked the letter into his pocket.
- 掖。Tā bǎ qián yē jìn nèiyī li.She hid the money inside her underwear.
- 掖。Xiǎotōu bǎ zāngwù yē zài yīfu xiàmiàn.The thief hid the stolen goods under his clothes.
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