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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'concealing' with 隐瞒 (yǐnmán)

    Actions & Events
    Negation

    Structure

    隐瞒 + Object (fact/truth)

    Explanation

    隐瞒 (yǐnmán) means to conceal, hide, or cover up information, facts, or the truth. It carries a negative connotation, implying deliberate deception or withholding of something that should be disclosed. It is typically followed by the thing being concealed.

    Examples

    • 你不应该隐瞒自己的病情，要告诉医生。

      Nǐ bù yīnggāi yǐnmán zìjǐ de bìngqíng, yào gàosu yīshēng.

      You shouldn't hide your condition; you should tell the doctor.

    • 他试图隐瞒事实，但最终还是被发现了。

      Tā shìtú yǐnmán shìshí, dàn zuìzhōng háishi bèi fāxiàn le.

      He tried to conceal the truth, but was eventually found out.

    • 她隐瞒了自己辞职的消息，没有告诉父母。

      Tā yǐnmán le zìjǐ cízhí de xiāoxi, méiyǒu gàosu fùmǔ.

      She concealed the news of her resignation and didn't tell her parents.

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