遮 (zhē) - to cover & to hide

遮Tone 1

zhē ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

丈志

遮 · zhē

to cover;

to hide;

to conceal;

to obstruct;

to shield;

to block from view

to coverto hideto conceal

Usage highlights

to cover upto block the sunsunshade/parasolto block the rainto shield from the windto obstruct the view

Synonyms

  • 掩— to cover; to conceal
  • 盖— to cover; to lid
  • 蔽— to cover; to hide

Antonyms

  • 露— to expose; to reveal
  • 显— to show; to display

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sun is blocked by clouds (太阳被云遮住了).
  • She covered her face with her hands (她用手遮住脸).
  • The trees obscure the view (树木遮住了视线).
  • He tried to hide the truth (他试图遮掩真相).

Collocations

  • to cover up(遮掩)
  • to block the sun(遮阳)
  • sunshade/parasol(遮阳伞)
  • to block the rain(遮雨)
  • to shield from the wind(遮风)
  • to obstruct the view(遮挡视线)

Idioms

  • To cover the sky and hide the earth(遮天蔽日)
  • To cover one's eyes and snatch(遮眼捕雀)
  • To cover up one's faults(遮遮掩掩)
  • Unable to cover it up(欲盖弥彰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in contexts of concealment, protection, or obstruction in both literal and metaphorical senses.
  • Appears in classical literature describing natural phenomena like clouds covering the sun or mountains blocking views.
  • Can carry negative connotations when referring to hiding truth or deception.

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