隐姓埋名 yǐn xìng mái míng

to conceal one's identity; living incognito

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 18318th word

Definitions

  1. 1. to conceal one's identity
  2. 2. living incognito

Characters

Character Meaning
隐 yǐn HSK 6
hidden; secret; concealed
姓 xìng HSK 2
surname; family name; to be surnamed
埋 mái HSK 6
to bury; to blame
名 míng HSK 1
name; famous; place (e.g. among winners)