侰 (jiǒng) - To conceal, to hide & to feel constrained or oppressed

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jiǒng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

侰 · jiǒng

To conceal, to hide;

to feel constrained or oppressed;

archaic variant of 窘 meaning embarrassed or impoverished.

To conceal, to hideto feel constrained or oppressedarchaic variant of 窘 meaning embarrassed or impoverished.

Usage highlights

Conceal feelingsFeel constrainedHide the truthConceal one's intentionsOppressed moodConcealed thoughts

Synonyms

  • 藏— to hide, to conceal
  • 隐— to conceal, to hide
  • 蔽— to cover, to hide
  • 窘— embarrassed, impoverished

Antonyms

  • 露— to reveal, to expose
  • 显— to show, to display
  • 扬— to publicize, to spread

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He tried to conceal his true feelings (侰其真情).
  • She felt constrained in the formal setting (在正式场合感到侰促).
  • The ancient text uses 侰 for hiding (古文中用侰表示隐藏).

Collocations

  • Conceal feelings(侰情)
  • Feel constrained(侰促)
  • Hide the truth(侰真)
  • Conceal one's intentions(侰意)
  • Oppressed mood(侰郁)
  • Concealed thoughts(侰思)

Idioms

  • To conceal one's faults and cover up one's mistakes(侰过饰非)
  • To feel constrained and unable to speak freely(侰口结舌)
  • To hide one's talents and bide one's time(侰才待时)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 侰 is an archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in classical texts.
  • It functions as a variant of 窘 in some contexts, carrying meanings of embarrassment or poverty.
  • The character's usage reflects classical Chinese concepts of emotional restraint and concealment.

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