jin2匽
Jyutpingjin2
Yaleyín
Definition
To hide, secrete, or repress; also used as a surname.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
This character is primarily used in spoken Cantonese to mean hiding or concealing something, often implying a physical act of tucking an object away. While it can be used for abstract concepts like secrets, it carries a sense of deliberate, sometimes sneaky, concealment. It is frequently paired with the particle 埋 to emphasize the completion of the act of hiding something out of sight.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 匿, which specifically refers to hiding oneself or a person. Use 匽 for objects or secrets, but use 匿 for people hiding from view.
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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.
