cất giấu

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The Vietnamese word "cất giấu" means "to hide" or "to conceal" something. It refers to the act of putting something away so that it cannot be easily found or seen. This term is often used when you want to keep something secret or protect it from being discovered.

Usage Instructions

• Use "cất giấu" when talking about hiding physical objects, like money, documents, or valuables.
• It can also be used in a metaphorical sense, such as hiding feelings or secrets.

Examples

1. Physical Hiding:

   • "Tôi cất giấu tiền trong một cái hộp."
   • (I hid the money in a box.)

2. Metaphorical Hiding:

   • "Cô ấy cất giấu nỗi buồn trong lòng."
   • (She concealed her sadness inside.)

Advanced Usage

• "Cất giấu" can be used in more complex sentences to describe situations, such as:
  • "Chúng ta cần cất giấu thông tin quan trọng này khỏi kẻ thù."
  • (We need to conceal this important information from the enemy.)

Word Variants

• Cất: This means "to put away" or "to store."
• Giấu: This means "to hide." It can be used on its own in various contexts.

Different Meanings

While "cất giấu" primarily means to hide or conceal, the individual words can change meaning based on context: - "Cất" can refer to putting things away in a general sense. - "Giấu" can also imply deception or hiding one's true intentions.

Synonyms

Here are some synonyms you can use for "cất giấu": - Che giấu: This means "to cover up" or "to hide." - Ẩn giấu: This means "to conceal" or "to hide away," often used in a more abstract or poetic context.

Academic

1. Hide, conceal