Used in patterns with 西 xī to describe moving in different directions, acting in a scattered way, or doing something haphazardly.

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

(bound form) used in tandem with 东 dōng to indicate various places, directions, or a lack of order

to cover; to screen; to hide from view; to conceal or cover up (e.g. a shortcoming)

Used in patterns with 西 xī to describe moving in different directions, acting in a scattered way, or doing something haphazardly.

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

(bound form) used in tandem with 东 dōng to indicate various places, directions, or a lack of order

(colloquial) to gloss over; to cover for someone; to stall or put someone off with excuses