薶 (mái) - To bury & to conceal

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mái ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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薶 · mái

To bury;

to conceal;

to cover up;

to hide;

to accumulate.

To buryto concealto cover up

Usage highlights

Buried treasureConcealed truthAccumulated dustBuried jadeCovered tracksHidden virtue

Synonyms

  • 埋— to bury; to conceal
  • 藏— to hide; to conceal
  • 隐— to hide; to conceal

Antonyms

  • 露— to expose; to reveal
  • 显— to show; to display
  • 现— to appear; to manifest

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient treasures were buried deep underground (薶藏).
  • The truth was concealed for centuries (薶没).
  • Dust accumulated in the abandoned temple (薶积).

Collocations

  • Buried treasure(薶藏)
  • Concealed truth(薶没)
  • Accumulated dust(薶积)
  • Buried jade(薶玉)
  • Covered tracks(薶迹)
  • Hidden virtue(薶德)

Idioms

  • Buried jade and hidden fragrance(薶玉埋香)
  • Concealed virtue and hidden merit(薶德匿功)
  • Covering tracks and hiding traces(薶踪匿迹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe burial or concealment, often with poetic or formal tone.
  • Appears in archaeological and historical contexts describing buried artifacts or hidden truths.
  • Sometimes used metaphorically for hidden talents or concealed virtues in literary works.

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