藏宝

藏寶

cángbǎo

verb

Meanings

1 to hide treasure
2 to store valuables
3 hidden treasure (as modifier)

Characters

to hide; to conceal

treasure; precious

Examples

HSK 3

孩子们都喜欢藏宝图的故事。

Háizi men dōu xǐhuan cángbǎo tú de gùshi.

Children all love treasure map stories.

HSK 7-9

海盗把金子藏宝在小岛上。

Hǎidào bǎ jīnzi cángbǎo zài xiǎodǎo shàng.

The pirates hid their treasure on a small island.

Tips

usage

藏宝 most commonly appears attributively in compounds like 藏宝图 (treasure map), 藏宝箱 (treasure chest), and 藏宝地 (treasure-hiding spot). As a standalone verb it is less frequent - 埋藏宝藏 or 藏起宝贝 sound more natural in everyday speech.

Stroke Order

藏 cáng

宝 bǎo