yǎn HSK7

to cover (with the hand)

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    to cover

    to cover up; to hide or conceal; to shield from view

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    to close

    to shut or close a door, window, or book; often used when leaving something slightly ajar

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  • created sense approved 掩 · yǎn · to pinch — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    to pinch

    (colloquial) to get one's fingers or belongings caught or nipped when closing a door or lid

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  • created sense approved 掩 · yǎn · to ambush — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    to ambush

    (literary) to launch a surprise attack on an unprepared opponent; to sneak up on and capture

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  • created sense approved 掩 · yǎn · to stop — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    to stop

    (literary) to cease or suppress, such as stopping music or silencing rumors

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