bou6 lou6暴露
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Yalebouh louh
Definition
To expose, bare, or reveal something previously hidden or unprotected.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or serious contexts, such as news reports, crime investigations, or discussions about secrets and vulnerabilities. It carries a sense of something negative or private being forced into the open, rather than just showing something off. For physical exposure of body parts, speakers prefer using 露或者露出來.
Examples
His conspiracy was finally exposed.
Doing it this way will expose your own weaknesses.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual revealing of objects or body parts, as it sounds overly dramatic or clinical. It is not interchangeable with 露 in everyday speech.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
