掩

MEANING

1. 壹动verb

   to cover up; to conceal

   • tāyǎnshìlezìjǐdecuòwù.

     他掩饰了自己的错误。🔊

     He concealed his own mistakes.

2. 貳动verb

   to close (a door, book etc)

   • qǐngyǎnshàngmén.

     请掩上门。🔊

     Please close the door.

3. 參动verb

   (coll.) to get (one's fingers etc) caught when closing a door or lid

   • xiǎoxīnbiéyǎndàoshǒu.

     小心别掩到手。🔊

     Be careful not to get your hand caught.

4. 肆动verb

   (literary) to launch a surprise attack