沉潛 chén qián

to keep a low profile; to lie low

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to keep a low profile
  2. 2. to lie low
  3. 3. to immerse oneself in (study etc)
  4. 4. reserved
  5. 5. quiet
  6. 6. self-possessed
  7. 7. to lurk under water

Characters

Character Meaning
沉 chén HSK 5
to sink; heavy; deep
潛 qián
to dive; to hide; to conceal