Vietnamese

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Etymology

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Sino-Vietnamese word from 潛伏, composed of (to hide) and (to lie prostrate).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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tiềm phục

  1. (rare, intransitive) to hide; to lie low; to conceal (oneself)
    ...chúng sẽ có thể tiềm phục dưới nước trong thời gian dài hơn...
    ...they will be able to hide underwater within longer periods...