Meaning
遮蔽 means to cover or shield something from sight or from direct exposure. It emphasizes blocking or concealing something, whether for protection (like shade from the sun) or to hide it from view. The word combines 遮 (to cover/block) and 蔽 (to shield/hide), creating a meaning of complete concealment or obstruction.
Usage
遮蔽 is commonly used in both literal contexts (like trees blocking sunlight or curtains covering windows) and figurative contexts (like hiding the truth or obscuring facts). It's more formal than 挡 or 遮住, and frequently appears in written language. Native speakers use it when emphasizing complete or deliberate covering.
Examples
- 01大树遮蔽了房子，屋里很凉快。, .The big tree shields the house, so it's cool inside.
- 02不要用谎言遮蔽真相。.Don't use lies to cover up the truth.
Characters
Common collocations
- 遮蔽阳光to block the sunlight
- 遮蔽视线to obstruct the view
- 遮蔽物shelter, cover, obstruction
- 被...遮蔽...to be blocked/covered by...
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to covering or concealing. 遮 originally depicted using one's hand to block something, while 蔽 combines the grass radical with 敝 (worn out), suggesting using vegetation or material to screen something from view.