暴露

bào lù

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Common

Definitions

1. to expose
2. to reveal
3. to lay bare
4. also pr. [pù lù]

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 隐藏 yǐn cáng 隐藏 yǐn cáng to hide 隐藏 means to hide or conceal, the opposite of exposing.: to hide

Related words

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• 露出 lù chū 露出 lù chū to expose 露出 means to show or reveal a part, often used for physical exposure.: to expose
• 泄露 xiè lù 泄露 xiè lù to leak (information) 泄露 means to leak (secrets, information), often unintentionally.: to leak (information)

Synonyms

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• 揭露 jiē lù 揭露 jiē lù to expose 揭露 often implies exposing a truth or scandal, while 暴露 is more about making something visible or unprotected.: to expose

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used in 暴露目标 (expose a target) or 暴露身份 (reveal identity).

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 暴露 (to expose) with 曝光 (to expose to light/publicity, e.g., photography). 暴露 is broader.

Example Sentences

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在极端环境下，人性可能会 暴露 出来。

In extreme circumstances, human nature may be exposed.

瑪麗著裝 暴露 。

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Words Containing 暴露

• 暴露无遗 暴露无遗 bào lù wú yí: to lay bare
• 暴露狂 暴露狂 bào lù kuáng: exhibitionist
• 暴露癖 暴露癖 bào lù pǐ: exhibitionism
• 猥亵性暴露 猥亵性暴露 wěi xiè xìng bào lù: indecent exposure

Child Words of 暴露

• 露 露 lòu: to show
• 露 露 lù: dew
• 暴 暴 bào: sudden