qián
潜质
latent; hidden; secretly
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Meanings
3 senses · 6 examplesverb
to dive; to submerge
Describes the action of going underwater.
Qián潜
shuǐ水
yuán员
qián潜
rù入
le了
shēn深
hǎi海
。
The diver submerged into the deep sea.
Jīng鲸
yú鱼
néng能
qián潜
hěn很
cháng长
shí时
jiān间
。
Whales can dive for a long time.
adjective
hidden; latent; potential
Describes qualities, dangers, or abilities that are not obvious.
Tā他
de的
qián潜
lì力
fēi非
cháng常
dà大
。
His potential is enormous.
Zhè这
zuò座
huǒ火
shān山
shì是
qián潜
zài在
de的
wēi威
xié胁
。
This volcano is a latent threat.
adverb
secretly; covertly
Describes actions done in a hidden or stealthy manner.
Tā他
qián潜
rù入
le了
dí敌
rén人
de的
jī基
dì地
。
He secretly infiltrated the enemy base.
Tè特
wù务
yì一
zhí直
zài在
qián潜
táo逃
。
The spy has been on the run covertly.