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藏 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
to conceal; to hide away; to harbor
storehouse; depository; Buddhist or Taoist scripture
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to collect
to hide
to cover up
museum piece
to hide
mineral resources
to bury
to hold in store
a collection of rare and valuable items
to store up
to play hide-and-seek
precious mineral deposits
Notice where 藏 sits in each complete thought.
I would like to have a look at your collection of stamps.
Source: Tatoeba #782291 · CC BY 2.0 FRBecause of their rarity, pandas have become a world treasure.
Source: Tatoeba #765995 · CC BY 2.0 FRLove and cough cannot be hidden.
Source: Tatoeba #796786 · CC BY 2.0 FRTom is hiding a terrible secret.
Source: Tatoeba #2052524 · CC BY 2.0 FRHow much money do you have hidden under your bed?
Source: Tatoeba #1776816 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe hid it behind the door.
Source: Tatoeba #2000408 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.