揭露

jiē lù

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to expose
2. to unmask
3. to ferret out
4. to disclose
5. disclosure

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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隐瞒

yǐn mán

to conceal

conceal; opposite of exposing

Related words

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揭发

jiē fā

to expose

to expose wrongdoing, especially to authorities

Synonyms

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揭示

jiē shì

to show

reveal a fact or secret

暴露

bào lù

to expose

expose something hidden

Usage notes

Collocations

Common objects include 真相 (truth), 秘密 (secret), 丑闻 (scandal), 罪行 (crime). Avoid using it with everyday trivial matters.

Common mistakes

揭露 is used for exposing facts, secrets, or wrongdoings, not for revealing personal feelings or intentions. Do not use it like 表达 (express).

Example Sentences

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记者揭露了真相。

The journalist exposed the truth.

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Child Words of 揭露

to take the lid off