cyun1 bou1穿煲
Jyutpingcyun1 bou1
Yalechyūn bōu
Definition
To have a secret revealed, usually unintentionally.
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How it's used
Literally referring to a pot that has developed a hole, this term is used metaphorically for any situation where a facade collapses or a secret is accidentally leaked. It carries a sense of embarrassment or failure, as the exposure is almost always unintentional. It is very common to use the aspect marker 咗 or the intensifier 晒 to emphasize that the secret is now fully out in the open.
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Common phrases
to have one's lie exposed
to accidentally let a secret slip
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 爆煲, which specifically refers to a situation reaching a breaking point, such as a system failure or a person having a mental breakdown, rather than the revelation of a secret.
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