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潜藏 (qiáncáng) - use 躲藏 when emphasizing active hiding from detection, while 潜藏 implies a more passive or secretive form of concealment.
Be mindful that 躲藏 is often used in informal contexts. A common mistake is to confuse it with just 躲 (to hide), which does not imply the act of hiding away something. Make sure to use 躲藏 when the emphasis is on the act of concealment.
As an HSK 5 word, 躲藏 connects to themes of safety and privacy. Students should focus on its usage in different contexts and practice collocations like 躲藏起来 (to hide away) to enhance their vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 躲藏 with 躲 and use it incorrectly. For example, saying '我躲在家里' (wǒ duǒ zài jiālǐ) is correct, but using 躲藏 here would be unnecessary and awkward.
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How to say to hide oneself in Chinese
“to hide oneself” in Chinese is躲藏
躲藏 (duǒcáng) means to hide oneself or to conceal oneself from view. It is commonly used in contexts where someone is avoiding detection or seeking refuge, such as during a game of hide and seek or in situations requiring privacy or safety.
When to use 躲藏
Be mindful that 躲藏 is often used in informal contexts. A common mistake is to confuse it with just 躲 (to hide), which does not imply the act of hiding away something. Make sure to use 躲藏 when the emphasis is on the act of concealment.
躲藏 or something close to it
潜藏 (qiáncáng) - use 躲藏 when emphasizing active hiding from detection, while 潜藏 implies a more passive or secretive form of concealment.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 躲藏 with 躲 and use it incorrectly. For example, saying '我躲在家里' (wǒ duǒ zài jiālǐ) is correct, but using 躲藏 here would be unnecessary and awkward.
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Grammar Patterns of 躲藏
躲藏 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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罪犯们逃到一间废弃的破旧农舍中____起来.
The criminals went to ground in a deserted old farm house.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 躲藏
躲 (duǒ) simply means 'to hide' while 躲藏 (duǒcáng) implies a more deliberate act of concealment or going into hiding.
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