玩捉迷藏
wán zhuōmícáng
Let's play hide-and-seek
玩捉迷藏 (wán zhuōmícáng) means to play hide-and-seek. It's a common phrase used when talking about the popular children's game.
What does 玩捉迷藏 (wán zhuōmícáng) mean?
玩捉迷藏 (wán zhuōmícáng) means “let's play hide-and-seek” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “play catch-hide-seek.”
When to use it
Informal and typically used when referring to children's activities. It's a direct and common way to suggest or talk about playing hide-and-seek.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “wahn jwor-mee-TSAHNG.” The tones are rising for 玩, level for 捉, rising for 迷, and rising for 藏.
Other ways to say it
- 捉迷藏zhuōmícánghide-and-seek (the game)
- 玩游戏wán yóuxìplay games
- 玩耍wánshuǎplay (general, for children)
Examples
我们一起去玩捉迷藏吧！
wǒmen yīqǐ qù wán zhuōmícáng ba!
Let's go play hide-and-seek together!
孩子们在院子里玩捉迷藏玩得很开心。
háizimen zài yuànzi lǐ wán zhuōmícáng wán de hěn kāixīn.
The children had a great time playing hide-and-seek in the yard.
你小时候最喜欢玩捉迷藏吗？
nǐ xiǎoshíhou zuì xǐhuan wán zhuōmícáng ma?
Did you like playing hide-and-seek most when you were little?
Pro tip: The phrase 捉迷藏 literally means “catch-hide-seek,” reflecting the two main actions of the game: one person catches, others hide.
Related phrases
我们一起玩吧 · Let's play together轮到你了 · It's your turn你藏好了吗？ · Are you hidden yet
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