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掩饰 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
掩饰yǎnshìto cover upHSK 7, v, rank #4633, Hard
掩饰yǎnshìto concealHSK 7, v, rank #4633, Hard
掩饰yǎnshìto maskHSK 7, v, rank #4633, Hard
掩饰yǎnshìto gloss overHSK 7, v, rank #4633, Hard
yǎnshì(yan3shi4) T3
  1. 1to cover up
  2. 2to conceal
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March 24, 2026
掩饰(掩飾)yǎnshì(yan3shi4)

掩饰 (yǎnshì) refers to the act of covering up, concealing, or masking something, often relating to emotions, mistakes, or unpleasant truths. This term is commonly used in contexts where individuals try to hide their true feelings or the reality of a situation, such as in personal relationships or professional environments.

Frequency#4633DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of掩饰 is often linked to the importance of face (面子, miànzi), where individuals may conceal flaws or negative feelings to maintain social harmony and avoid embarrassment.

Memory Tip

Imagine a magician performing a trick, where they掩饰 (yǎnshì) their true methods behind a curtain. The character 掩 (yǎn) resembles a hand covering something, while 饰 (shì) means adornment, like a mask that beautifies what is hidden.

Meanings of 掩饰

yǎnshì(yan3shi4)
1to cover up
2to conceal
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About 掩饰

掩饰Simplified
掩飾Traditional
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—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#4633Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 掩饰

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掩盖 (yǎngài) is used when referring to covering something up, often in a more physical sense, while 掩饰 (yǎnshì) focuses on concealing emotions or truths.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a magician performing a trick, where they掩饰 (yǎnshì) their true methods behind a curtain. The character 掩 (yǎn) resembles a hand covering something, while 饰 (shì) means adornment, like a mask that beautifies what is hidden.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 掩饰 with similar words like 隐藏 (yǐncáng), which means to hide something more deeply. 掩饰 is typically used in a more superficial context, as in covering up flaws rather than hiding them away completely. Be cautious with tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 掩饰 connects to other advanced vocabulary that discusses emotions or truths, like 真相 (zhēnxiàng, truth) and 情感 (qínggǎn, emotion). Focus on understanding how this term interacts with discussions about honesty and authenticity in various contexts.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of掩饰 is often linked to the importance of face (面子, miànzi), where individuals may conceal flaws or negative feelings to maintain social harmony and avoid embarrassment.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes mix up 掩饰 with 表现 (biǎoxiàn, to show or perform), using it incorrectly in sentences like '他掩饰得很好' ('He performs well'). The correct usage would focus on covering up something, such as '他掩饰了他的情绪' ('He concealed his emotions').

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Component Characters

掩yǎnto cover up
11 strokes扌
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饰shìdecoration
8 strokes饣
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Grammar Patterns of 掩饰

掩饰 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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她猜想他正在尽力____笑容。

She fancied he was trying to hide a smile.

Example Sentences for 掩饰 (10)

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她猜想他正在尽力掩饰笑容。

tā cāi xiǎng tā zhèng zài jìn lì yǎn shì xiào róng。

She fancied he was trying to hide a smile.
2
迪肯毫不掩饰自己对贝尔顿的憎恶。

dí kěn háo bù yǎn shì zì jǐ duì bèi ěr dùn de zēng è。

Deacon made no secret of his loathing of Bayldon.
3
他们都穿着田径服，似乎想掩饰他们的真实职能。

tā mén dū chuān zháo tián jìng fú， ， sì hū xiǎng yǎn shì tā mén de zhēn shí zhí。

They were decked out in tracksuits, seemingly to dissimulate their true function.
4
委员会的结论将十年来的否认和掩饰无情地揭开。

wěi yuán huì de jié lùn jiāng shí nián lái de fǒu rèn hé yǎn shì wú qíng dì jiē kāi。

The commission's conclusions sweep away a decade of denials and cover-ups.
5
为了掩饰自己的恐惧，我问了个问题。

wéi le yǎn shì zì jǐ de kǒng jù， ， wǒ wèn le gè wèn。

To hide my fright I asked a question.
6
黛安娜点燃一根香烟，试图掩饰她的焦躁不安。

dài ān nà diǎn rán yī gēn xiāng yān， ， shì tú yǎn shì tā de jiāo zào bù。

Diane lit a cigarette, trying to mask her agitation.
7
那位女士一脸毫不掩饰的憎恨让我震惊。

nà wèi nǚ shì yī liǎn háo bù yǎn shì de zēng hèn ràng wǒ zhèn jīng。

The naked hatred in the woman's face shocked me.
8
她攥紧双手放在腿上,以掩饰其颤抖.

tā zuàn jǐn shuāng shǒu fàng zài tuǐ shàng, , yǐ yǎn shì qí chàn.

She clenched her hands in her lap to hide their trembling.
9
她终于抬起头来, 虽然眼里仍然饱噙着泪水, 却不能再掩饰了.

tā zhōng yú tái qǐ tóu lái, , suī rán yǎn lǐ réng rán bǎo qín zháo lèi, shuǐ , què bù néng zài yǎn.

She looked up at last, and though her eyes still shone with tears, no more escaped.
10
他低下头以掩饰他的仰慕之情。

tā dī xià tóu yǐ yǎn shì tā de yǎng mù zhī qíng。

He ducked his head to hide his admiration.

Cultural Notes for 掩饰

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of掩饰 is often linked to the importance of face (面子, miànzi), where individuals may conceal flaws or negative feelings to maintain social harmony and avoid embarrassment.

Frequently Asked Questions about 掩饰

掩饰 refers to covering up or glossing over something, often in a social context, while 隐藏 implies a deeper concealment or hiding away.