giu2 sik1矯飾矫饰
Jyutpinggiu2 sik1
Yalegíu sīk
Definition
To cover up one's mistakes or faults.
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How it's used
This term is formal and carries a sense of deliberate, often dishonest, concealment of one's faults. It is rarely used in casual daily chatter and is more common in written reports, news, or serious discussions about accountability. Using it in a lighthearted context can sound overly dramatic or pretentious.
Examples
Stop trying to cover up the things you did wrong.
He tried to cover up his mistakes, but ended up making it look worse.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 掩飾, which is a much more common and neutral way to say cover up or disguise. 矯飾 specifically implies a sense of artificiality or insincerity in the act of hiding the truth.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
