jim2 goi3掩蓋掩盖
Jyutpingjim2 goi3
Yaleyím goi
Definition
To cover up or completely hide what is underneath, either physically or metaphorically.
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How it's used
Focuses on the act of concealing or hiding something, often implying a deliberate effort to keep facts or objects out of sight. While it can describe physical covering, it is frequently used in abstract contexts regarding secrets, mistakes, or scandals. It carries a slightly more formal or serious tone compared to everyday verbs like 遮.
Examples
He used newspapers to cover up the mess.
This lie covered up the truth.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 遮, which is a more general and common term for blocking light or view. Use 掩蓋 when there is a sense of burying or hiding something completely, rather than just obstructing a line of sight.
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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.
