lau6漏
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Yalelauh
Definition
To leak or spill a liquid or gas.
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How it's used
Beyond physical leaks, this word is frequently used metaphorically to describe missing information or forgetting to include something in a list. It carries a sense of oversight or accidental omission when used in this abstract way. When referring to a container that is not airtight or watertight, it is common to describe the object itself as 漏.
Examples
The tap is leaking, find someone to fix it quickly.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 漏口, which refers to a lisp or speech impediment, rather than a physical leak. Also, note that while it means to leak, it is not used for leaking secrets, which would be 洩露.
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Grammar guides
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