Comparing "cang" and "duo"
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藏 and 躲 are similar in the fact that both are verbs and are used in informal or formal settings. As well, when 藏 and 躲 are not followed by an object, they usually can be used interchangeably. Yet, these words are have differences. First, only 藏 can also be used to mean to conceal. Another difference is only 躲 can be used as to avoid or to evade.
| 藏 (cáng) | 躲 (duǒ) | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | to hide, to conceal | to hide, to avoid, to evade |
| Part of Speech | verb | verb |
| Formality | flexible | flexible |
藏在掩鼻的意思经常是八字句或被字句。 躲，可以重叠，来屋里躲躲雨吧。
