giấu

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The Vietnamese word "giấu" is a verb that means "to hide," "to conceal," or "to dissimulate." It is used when you want to keep something out of sight or to prevent others from knowing it.

Usage Instructions:

• "Giấu" is commonly used in both everyday conversation and written Vietnamese.
• It can refer to hiding physical objects, emotions, or information.

Examples:

1. Hiding Objects:

   • "Tôi giấu quyển sách trong tủ."
   • (I hid the book in the cupboard.)

2. Concealing Emotions:

   • "Cô ấy giấu nỗi buồn của mình."
   • (She hid her sadness.)

3. Keeping a Secret:

   • "Anh ta giấu sự thật khỏi mọi người."
   • (He hid the truth from everyone.)

Advanced Usage:

In more complex sentences, you can use "giấu" with additional phrases to provide more context. For example: - "Giấu đi" (to hide away) adds emphasis on the action of hiding. - "Cô ấy giấu đi cảm xúc của mình." - (She hid away her feelings.)

Word Variants:

• Giấu diếm: This variant means to hide or keep something secret, often used in a context of secrecy or deception.
• Giấu nghề: This phrase means to keep a professional skill or trade secret, like a trade secret in business.

Different Meanings:

While "giấu" primarily means to hide, it can also imply the act of disguising or not revealing something, such as intentions or plans.

Synonyms:

• Ẩn: to hide or conceal, often used in a more abstract sense.
• Che giấu: to cover up or conceal, often used for hiding information or feelings.
• Trốn: to escape or hide from someone or something, used more in the context of evasion.

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verb

1. to hide; to conceal; to dissimulate