kit3 cyun1揭穿
Jyutpingkit3 cyun1
Yalekit chyūn
Definition
To expose, reveal, or lay bare a deliberately hidden truth.
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How it's used
Focuses on the act of stripping away a facade or revealing a hidden truth that someone intentionally kept secret. It carries a sense of confrontation or dramatic revelation, often used when someone's mask slips or a long-standing deception is brought to light.
Examples
He finally exposed this lie.
Do you want to expose his true colors?
Related words
Common phrases
to expose a lie
to reveal one's true colors
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 發現, which simply means to discover something. 揭穿 requires an element of intent to hide the truth, whereas 發現 can apply to finding something that was merely lost or previously unknown.
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Grammar guides
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