濳 (qián) - Submerge, dive, sink & to hide, conceal

濳Tone 2

qián ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

濳 · qián

Submerge, dive, sink;

to hide, conceal;

to lurk, be latent.

Submerge, dive, sinkto hide, concealto lurk, be latent.

Usage highlights

SubmarinePotentialLurkDiveHidden dangerSleeper cell

Synonyms

  • 潜— submerge, hide (standard simplified form)
  • 隐— conceal, hide
  • 藏— hide, store

Antonyms

  • 显— apparent, visible
  • 露— reveal, expose
  • 浮— float, surface

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The submarine can dive deep (潜艇可以深濳).
  • He has great potential (他有很大的濳力).
  • The crocodile lurked underwater (鳄鱼在水下濳伏).
  • She is a sleeper agent (她是一名濳伏特工).

Collocations

  • Submarine(濳艇)
  • Potential(濳力)
  • Lurk(濳伏)
  • Dive(濳水)
  • Hidden danger(濳在危险)
  • Sleeper cell(濳伏组织)

Idioms

  • Hide one's capabilities and bide one's time(韬光养濳)
  • Dive deep and hide secretly(深濳隐伏)
  • Lurking dragon and crouching tiger(濳龙伏虎)
  • Subconscious influence(濳移默化)

Cultural background

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  • Originally depicted diving into water, later extended to concepts of concealment and latency.
  • In Chinese philosophy, '潜龙勿用' from the I Ching refers to hidden potential waiting for the right moment.
  • Associated with strategic patience and undeveloped talent in both military and scholarly contexts.

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