Definition
蕴藏 (yùn cáng) means 'to contain (resources, potential, emotions) in store, hidden within' — it emphasizes that something is latent or untapped, like mineral reserves or hidden feelings. It differs from 蕴含 (yùn hán), which is used for abstract qualities (e.g., meaning, spirit) rather than concrete reserves; and from 藏 (cáng), which simply means 'to hide' without the sense of abundance or potential.
verb
to contain (natural resources, reserves) in storeto hold (potential, emotions) hidden within
Examples
- 蕴藏。Zhè piàn tǔdì xià yùn cángzhe fēngfù de méitàn zīyuán.This land contains abundant coal reserves.
- 蕴藏。Zhège niánqīng rén shēnshang yùn cángzhe jùdà de qiánlì.This young person holds great potential within.
- 蕴藏。Tā de yǎnshén zhōng yùn cángzhe shēnshēn de yōushāng.His eyes hold deep sorrow.
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