do2 cong4躲藏
Jyutpingdo2 cong4
Yaledó chòhng
Definition
To hide or go into hiding so as to avoid being found.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
While 躲藏 is the formal written term, native speakers almost exclusively use 匿埋 in spoken Cantonese. The suffix 埋 adds a sense of completion or containment, emphasizing the state of being hidden away. It is frequently used for children playing hide and seek or for someone avoiding a social situation.
Related words
Common phrases
hiding in a corner
hiding away from everyone
Common mistake
Do not use 躲藏 in casual conversation as it sounds overly formal or literary. Always prefer 匿埋 to sound natural.
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Grammar guides
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