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欲盖弥彰
欲蓋彌彰
yùgàimízhāng
1. trying to hide it makes it more conspicuous (idiom); A cover up only makes matters worse.

Character Breakdown

欲
yù
desire, want, longing, intent
HSK 6 11 丶
盖
gài
to cover, to hide, to protect
HSK 5 11 丶
弥
mí
complete, extensive, full; to fill
HSK 6 8 丶
彰
zhāng
clear, manifest, obvious
HSK 6 14 丶

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