sit3 lou6泄露
Jyutpingsit3 lou6
Yalesit louh
Definition
To leak, reveal, or let out a secret.
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How it's used
Focuses on the unintentional or unauthorized release of sensitive information, such as secrets, personal data, or classified documents. While it functions as a formal verb, it is frequently used in news reports and professional settings to describe security breaches. In casual conversation, people often prefer using 爆料 when talking about revealing gossip or inside information.
Examples
Please do not reveal this secret.
Did he leak the company's confidential information?
Related words
Common phrases
to leak confidential information
to let the cat out of the bag
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 洩漏, which is the standard character form used in Hong Kong for both abstract secrets and physical leaks like gas or water. Using 泄露 is acceptable, but 洩漏 is more commonly seen in formal writing and official notices.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
