Definition
藏 (cáng) is a general verb meaning 'to hide' or 'to store/collect'. It is broader than 隐藏 (yǐn cáng), which specifically means to conceal physically or keep secret, and more everyday than 存储 (cún chǔ), which is used for formal storage of data or goods. 包庇 (bāo bì) is a different sense: shielding someone's wrongdoing.
verb
to hideto concealto storeto collect
Easily confused
- 舱cāngsound-alike(noun) cabin (passenger compartment on a ship or airplane)
Examples
- 藏。Tā bǎ lǐwù cáng zài yīguì lǐ le.He hid the gift in the wardrobe.
- 。Yéye xǐhuan shōucáng lǎo zhàopiàn.Grandpa likes to collect old photos.
- 藏？Nǐ yǒu shénme mìmì dōu cáng zài xīn lǐ ma?Do you keep all your secrets hidden in your heart?
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