罯 (ǎn) - To cover & to conceal

罯Tone 3

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罯 · ǎn

To cover;

to conceal;

to hide;

to obscure;

also refers to a fishing net or trap.

To coverto concealto hide

Usage highlights

Cover the sunCatch fish with a netConceal the truthObscure the viewFishing netCloud cover

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The clouds covered the sun (云罯日).
  • He used a net to catch fish (用罯捕鱼).
  • The truth was concealed (真相被罯).
  • Fog obscured the mountain (雾罯山).

Collocations

  • Cover the sun(罯日)
  • Catch fish with a net(罯鱼)
  • Conceal the truth(罯真相)
  • Obscure the view(罯视线)
  • Fishing net(鱼罯)
  • Cloud cover(云罯)

Idioms

  • Covering heaven and earth(罯天罯地)
  • Netting fish and trapping birds(罯鱼罯鸟)
  • Clouds obscuring the moon(云罯月)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to a type of fishing net or trap in ancient texts.
  • Extended meaning of covering or concealing, often used in literary contexts.
  • Rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical Chinese or specialized contexts.

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