() — to tuck (into clothing); to hide (on one's person)

Definition

掖 (yē) is a bound verb meaning to tuck or hide something on your person (a letter in a pocket, cash in clothing). It only appears after 把 or another marker — never as a standalone predicate.

bound form
to tuck (into clothing)to hide (on one's person)

Examples

  • Tā bǎ xìn yē zài kǒu dài lǐ.
    He tucked the letter into his pocket.
  • Tā bǎ qián yē jìn nèi yī lǐ.
    She hid the money inside her underwear.
  • Xiǎo tōu bǎ zāng wù yē zài yī fu xià miàn.
    The thief hid the stolen goods under his clothes.
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