隐蔽 yǐnbì to conceal
to conceal; to hide; covert; under cover
How to remember 隐蔽: 隐 to hide + 蔽 to cover = to conceal.
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How it is used
- Concealed / under cover - hidden so as not to be found - 隐蔽的角落 (yǐnbì de jiǎoluò) a concealed corner; 隐蔽行动 covert action.
- Both verb (to conceal) and adjective (covert); often tactical/military or about staying out of sight.
- Contrast 隐瞒 (to conceal facts from people) - 隐蔽 is about physically hiding something/oneself from view.