泄露

xiè lù

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泄露

xièlòu Verb to leak out; to divulge; to let slip

泄露

xiè lù to leak (information); to divulge

Definitions

1. to leak (information)
2. to divulge
3. also pr. [xiè lòu]

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 保密 bǎo mì 保密 bǎo mì to keep sth confidential 保密 means to keep secret, opposite of leaking information.: to keep sth confidential

Related words

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• 透露 tòu lù 透露 tòu lù to leak out 透露 means to reveal or disclose, often intentionally; 泄露 is often unintentional or unauthorized leaking.: to leak out

Synonyms

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• 泄漏 xiè lòu 泄漏 xiè lòu (of a liquid or gas) to leak Both can mean to leak (information or liquid), but 泄漏 more often refers to liquid/gas leaks while 泄露 is usually for information.: (of a liquid or gas) to leak

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Learners often confuse 泄露 (xiè lù) with 泄漏 (xiè lòu). 泄露 is used for information, while 泄漏 is preferred for liquids or gases. Also, 泄露 is pronounced xiè lù in formal contexts, xiè lòu colloquially.

Example Sentences

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不要 泄露 这个秘密。

Don't leak this secret.

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Words Containing 泄露

• 天机不可泄露 天机不可泄露 tiān jī bù kě xiè lù: lit. mysteries of heaven must not be revealed (idiom); must not be revealed
• 泄露天机 泄露天机 xiè lù tiān jī: to divulge the will of heaven (idiom); to leak a secret

Child Words of 泄露

• 泄 泄 xiè: to leak (of water or gas)
• 露 露 lòu: to show
• 露 露 lù: dew