cim4 jap6潛入潜入
Jyutpingcim4 jap6
Yalechìhm yahp
Definition
To sneak into or slip into a place; to dive into or submerge.
- to sneak into; to trespass undetected
- to dive into; to submerge
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How it's used
Focuses on the act of entering a restricted or private space without authorization. While it can technically refer to diving underwater, it is overwhelmingly used in daily life to describe illicit or secretive entry. It carries a sense of stealth and deliberate avoidance of detection.
Examples
He sneaked into the house quietly to steal things.
How did you sneak into that private party?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 潛水, which specifically refers to the sport or act of scuba diving. Using 潛入 for diving into a pool or the ocean sounds unnatural and overly formal.
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Grammar guides
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