# 捂 (wǔ): to cover with hand | HSK 7-9 Vocabulary | HSKReady

Canonical: https://hskready.app/en/vocabulary/hsk-7-9/wu-9740
Language: en
Content ID: hsk-7-9-9740
HSK levels: 7-9
Updated: 2026-10-23T04:54:23.586Z
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Learn 捂 (wǔ), HSK 7-9: to cover with hand; to conceal; to muffle. Hear standard pronunciation and read a Chinese example with its English meaning.

# 捂

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wǔ

to cover with hand; to conceal; to muffle

HSK 7-9

## Pronunciation

wǔ

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## Example sentence

他用手捂住鼻子，忍受不了那股难闻的气味。

Tā yòng shǒu wǔ zhù bízi, rěn shòu bù liǎo nà gǔ nánwén de qìwèi.

He covered his nose with his hand, unable to bear the terrible smell.

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