捉迷藏

• Pinyin: zhuō mí cáng
• Desglose de hanzi: 捉 = 扌 + 足 (catch); 迷 = 辶 + 米 (lost); 藏 = 艹 + 臧 (hide)

Significado

jugar al escondite

The classic children's game known worldwide. Metaphorically used to describe evasive behavior, unclear communication, or situations where people are not being straightforward with each other.

Ejemplos

1. 孩子们在花园里捉迷藏。
2. 别跟我捉迷藏了，有话直说!
3. 这只猫喜欢和主人捉迷藏。

Guía de uso

Contexto: children, games, metaphorical

Tono: playful

Correcto

• 周末带孩子去公园玩捉迷藏。(Take the kids to the park to play hide and seek on the weekend.)
• 他总是跟我捉迷藏，不愿意正面回答问题。(He's always playing hide and seek with me, unwilling to answer questions directly.)

Incorrecto

• 办公室里玩捉迷藏 — inappropriate for professional settings unless literally describing children visiting

Origen e historia

捉 (to catch) + 迷藏 (hiding in mystery)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal