Definition
掩饰 (yǎn shì) means to cover up or mask, especially one’s feelings, mistakes, or flaws — it’s about putting up a false appearance. 隐瞒 (yǐn mán) focuses on hiding facts or the truth, while 掩盖 (yǎn gài) is broader: it can be physical covering or abstract cover-up.
verb
to cover upto concealto mask
Easily confused
- 岩石yán shísound-alikerock (geological formation)
- 演示yǎn shìsound-aliketo demonstrate, to show (a process, function, product, etc.)
Examples
- 掩饰。Tā shìtú yǎn shì zìjǐ de cuòwù.He tried to cover up his own mistake.
- 掩饰。Tā wúfǎ yǎn shì nèixīn de xǐyuè.She couldn't conceal her inner joy.
- 掩饰。Tāmen yòng huǎngyán lái yǎn shì shìshí.They used lies to mask the truth.
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