English–Chinese
“hidden” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyǐn xìng
Example
这种产品有隐性缺陷。zhè zhǒng chán pǐn yǒu yǐn xìng quē xiàn
This kind of product has hidden defects.
How to say “hidden” in Chinese
“Hidden” in Chinese is 隐性 (yǐn xìng).
A real quality or condition that stays beneath the surface and is easy to miss.
Example sentences with 隐性
很多公司忽视隐性成本，最终影响利润。hěn duō gōng sī hū shì yǐn xìng chéng běn zuì zhōng yíng xiǎng lì rùn
Many companies overlook hidden costs and ultimately affect profits.
Tips for using 隐性
- 隐性 (yǐnxìng, "hidden") often sounds technical in conversation, where a plain description such as 看不出来 (kàn bu chūlái, "not apparent") is often clearer.