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Jyutpingjan2 bei3
Yaleyán bei
Definition
Secret, hidden, or mysterious.
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How it's used
Focuses on the physical or abstract state of being hidden from view or knowledge. It is often used to describe locations that are hard to find or personal information that someone is intentionally keeping quiet. Unlike 神秘, which carries a sense of intrigue or supernatural mystery, 隱秘 leans more toward the concept of being concealed or secluded.
Examples
His secret base is very hidden, nobody can find it.
Why are your movements so mysterious?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 秘密, which is a noun meaning secret. 隱秘 functions as an adjective to describe something that is kept out of sight or is difficult to discover.
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Grammar guides
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