隐形 yǐnxíng invisible
How to remember 隐形: 隐 to hide + 形 form = invisible.
Characters
How it is used
- Invisible / hidden from view - 隐形眼镜 (yǐnxíng yǎnjìng) contact lenses; 隐形战斗机 stealth fighter.
- Literally 'form-hiding'; used for things designed to be unseen, and figuratively 隐形冠军 (a hidden champion firm).
- Contrast 隐性 (yǐnxìng, latent/recessive) - 隐形 is about not being visible; 隐性 is about not being overt.