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Chinese dictionary
v.cover up one's defect; hide one's shame
自治只不过是它的一块遮丑布而已。
The autonomy was just a fig leaf.
Word usage
- Separable word"遮" and "丑" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
这句话为他遮了丑。
This sentence covered up his defect.
谁帮你遮的丑?
Who helped you cover up your blemishes?
你这样做遮不了丑。
You can't cover up your blemishes.