The Chinese word 埋藏 (máicáng) is a compound formed by combining two characters with closely related meanings: 埋 (mái), which means "to bury" (often in a literal, physical sense like placing something underground), and 藏 (cáng), which means "to hide, conceal, or store away". Together, they create a verb that means "to bury and hide", typically referring to the act of concealing something by placing it underground or, by extension, hiding something deeply and securely. This formation follows the common Chinese linguistic pattern where synonyms or near-synonyms are paired to reinforce and specify a broader, more nuanced concept, in this case, a deep, intentional concealment.