ẩn núp

Một chú thỏ nhỏ ẩn núp sau bụi cây.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To hide oneself / to take cover: The primary meaning of "ẩn núp" is to conceal oneself or take shelter, often to avoid being seen, found, or to escape danger. It implies a deliberate act of hiding in a covered or sheltered place.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Con thỏ ẩn núp trong bụi cây. (The rabbit hides in the bushes.)
  • Binh lính ẩn núp sau bức tường. (The soldiers take cover behind the wall.)
  • Nó ẩn núp trong phòng để tránh gặp khách. (He hides in the room to avoid meeting guests.)

Advanced Usage

• The term often carries a connotation of seeking refuge or safety from a threat, and is commonly used in contexts involving evasion, survival, or secrecy.

Variants and Related Words

• Ẩn nấp (v): to hide, to conceal oneself. This is a direct synonym and variant, often used interchangeably with "ẩn núp".

  • Tên tội phạm đang ẩn nấp ở vùng núi. (The criminal is hiding in the mountainous area.)

• Trốn tránh (v): to evade, to avoid (often responsibility or a person).

  • Anh ta trốn tránh cảnh sát. (He is evading the police.)

Synonyms

• To hide: to put or keep out of sight.
• To take cover: to seek shelter or protection.
• To conceal oneself: to keep oneself from being seen or discovered.

Related Idioms

• While "ẩn núp" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, the concept is central to phrases about hiding or evasion.