潜入

潛入

qiánrù

verb HSK 7-9 #7,542

Meanings

1 to sneak into; to infiltrate
2 to slip into; to dive into

Characters

to hide; to lurk; to dive

to enter; to go into

Examples

HSK 6

小偷潜入了博物馆。

Xiǎotōu qiánrù le bówùguǎn.

The thief snuck into the museum.

HSK 7-9

间谍潜入了敌人的基地。

Jiàndié qiánrù le dírén de jīdì.

The spy infiltrated the enemy's base.

HSK 7-9

潜水员潜入深海。

Qiánshuǐyuán qiánrù shēnhǎi.

The diver dove into the deep sea.

Tips

usage

潜入 emphasizes stealth and secrecy when entering somewhere. For simply entering, use 进入 instead.

Stroke Order

潜 qián

入 rù