癊 (yìn) - Obscure, hidden & secret

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yìn ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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癊 · yìn

Obscure, hidden;

secret;

mysterious;

also refers to a type of illness or ailment in traditional Chinese medicine.

Obscure, hiddensecretmysterious

Usage highlights

Hidden ailmentRare diseaseObscure knowledgeMysterious illnessSecret malady

Synonyms

  • 隐— hidden, concealed
  • 秘— secret, mysterious
  • 暗— dark, hidden

Antonyms

  • 显— obvious, apparent
  • 明— clear, bright

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hermit lived in seclusion (隐癊).
  • This is a rare disease (癊病).
  • He has a hidden ailment (隐癊).
  • The ancient text contains obscure knowledge (隐癊的知识).

Collocations

  • Hidden ailment(隐癊)
  • Rare disease(癊病)
  • Obscure knowledge(隐癊的知识)
  • Mysterious illness(神秘的癊)
  • Secret malady(隐秘的癊)

Idioms

  • Hidden ailments and obscure diseases(隐癊暗疾)
  • Obscure and mysterious(隐癊莫测)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese texts to describe something hidden or obscure.
  • Appears in traditional Chinese medicine contexts referring to certain types of illnesses.
  • Considered a rare character in modern usage.

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