kit3 lou6揭露
Jyutpingkit3 lou6
Yalekit louh
Definition
To expose, reveal, or bring hidden facts to light.
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How it's used
Focuses on uncovering information that was intentionally hidden or kept obscure. It carries a formal or journalistic tone, often implying that the revealed information is scandalous or significant. Unlike simpler verbs for telling or saying, it suggests a process of peeling back layers to show what lies beneath.
Examples
He finally revealed this secret.
Did the reporter reveal the truth of the whole matter?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for everyday sharing of personal news or casual conversation, as it sounds overly dramatic or investigative. It is not a synonym for simply telling someone something.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
