jan2 cong4隱藏隐藏

Jyutpingjan2 cong4

Yaleyán chòhng

動詞Common

Definition

To hide, conceal, or cover up.

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How it's used

While 隱藏 is understood in speech, it carries a slightly formal or technical tone compared to the everyday verb 收埋. You will frequently encounter 隱藏 in digital contexts, such as software settings or social media features, where it serves as the standard term for hiding content or data. In casual conversation, using 收埋 is far more natural for physical objects or personal feelings.

Examples

nei5你zou6做me1咩jiu3要jan2隱cong4藏zi6自gei2己ge3嘅nam2諗faat3法aa4呀？

Why do you need to hide your thoughts?

keoi5佢zoeng1將di1啲cin2錢jan2隱cong4藏喺hai2床cong4底dai2下haa6面。

He hid the money under the bed.

Common phrases

jan2隱cong4藏dong2檔on3案

hidden file

jan2隱cong4藏san1身fan2份

to hide one's identity

Common mistake

Learners often use 隱藏 for physical hiding where 收埋 is much more appropriate. Using 隱藏 to describe putting your keys in a drawer sounds overly dramatic or clinical, as if you are performing a deliberate act of concealment rather than just putting something away.