to hide one's wealth; to be discreetly rich
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to hide one's wealth; to be discreetly rich; to conceal affluence
formalDescribes a person who is wealthy but chooses not to display it through lifestyle, possessions, or behavior. Often seen as a sign of humility, caution, or a desire for privacy.
Tā他
suī虽
jiā家
cái财
wàn万
guàn贯
，
què却
shēng生
huó活
pǔ朴
sù素
，
shì是
gè个
dǒng懂
de得
cáng藏
fù富
de的
rén人
。
Although he possesses immense wealth, he lives a simple life and knows how to hide his affluence.
Zài在
zhè这
gè个
shè社
qū区
lǐ里
，
xǔ许
duō多
dī低
diào调
de的
fù富
háo豪
dōu都
xuǎn选
zé择
cáng藏
fù富
。
In this neighborhood, many low-key tycoons choose to conceal their wealth.
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Chuán传
tǒng统
wén文
huà化
zhōng中
，
cáng藏
fù富
bèi被
shì视
wéi为
yī一
zhǒng种
měi美
dé德
。
In traditional culture, hiding one's wealth is seen as a virtue.
Wèi为
le了
ān安
quán全
，
yǒu有
xiē些
shāng商
rén人
xué学
huì会
le了
cáng藏
fù富
。
For safety reasons, some businessmen have learned to be discreet about their riches.