掩

yǎn

to cover up; to conceal; to close (a door, book etc)

Meaning

yǎn yan3
  1. to cover up; to conceal
  2. to close (a door, book etc)
  3. (coll.) to get (one's fingers etc) caught when closing a door or lid
  4. (literary) to launch a surprise attack

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