jan2 sing3 maai4 ming4隱姓埋名隐姓埋名
Jyutpingjan2 sing3 maai4 ming4
Yaleyán sing màaih mìhng
Definition
To conceal one's identity or keep anonymous.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
This idiom carries a sense of deliberate, long term withdrawal from society or public view. It is often used in the context of someone fleeing a past life, avoiding debt, or seeking total privacy after a major scandal. Unlike simply keeping a secret, it implies a complete change of lifestyle or location to ensure one remains untraceable.
Examples
He lives anonymously, not wanting to be found by anyone.
Related words
Common phrases
to live anonymously
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
