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隱諱

简隐讳 · 繁隱諱

Mandarin · pinyin yǐn huì

to hold back from saying precisely what is on one's mind

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隐: yǐn · hide, conceal; hidden, secret
讳: huì · conceal; shun; regard as taboo

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3–4 · yin3 hui4

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jan2 wai5

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verb

to avoid mentioning; to cover up

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