kit3 hiu2揭曉揭晓
Jyutpingkit3 hiu2
Yalekit híu
Definition
To announce or make known, especially a result or decision.
neutralcommunication
How it's used
Used primarily for the formal unveiling of results, winners, or long-held secrets. It carries a sense of anticipation, as if a veil is being lifted from something previously hidden or uncertain. While it appears in news reports, it is also perfectly natural in casual conversation when discussing suspenseful situations.
Examples
The competition results will be announced tomorrow.
When will you finally reveal the secret?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for simple announcements like a meeting time or a store opening. It specifically implies that there was a period of suspense or a process of selection that has now concluded.
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Grammar guides
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