揭露

• Pinyin: jiē lù
• Hanzi breakdown: 揭 = 扌(hand) + 曷 — to uncover; 露 = 雨 (rain) + 路 — dew, to reveal

Meaning

To reveal; to expose; to unmask. Bringing hidden truths or facts to public attention.

Similar to 揭发 but with broader usage. Can refer to exposing secrets, truths, or hidden aspects of anything, not just wrongdoing. Frequently used in journalism, academic research, and historical analysis.

Examples

1. 这部纪录片揭露了快时尚产业背后的劳工问题。 This documentary exposes the labor issues behind the fast fashion industry.
2. 科学家的研究揭露了这种药物的潜在副作用。 The scientists' research revealed the potential side effects of this drug.
3. 历史学家们致力于揭露那段被掩盖的历史真相。 Historians are dedicated to uncovering the concealed historical truth.

Usage Guide

Context: journalism, research, investigation

Tone: serious

Do Say

• 调查揭露了惊人的事实。(The investigation revealed shocking facts.)
• 这本书揭露了行业内幕。(This book exposes industry secrets.)

Don't Say

• 用'揭露'形容展示美好的事物 (Don't use 揭露 for showing positive things — it implies exposing hidden, often negative truths)

Origin & History

Composed of 揭 (to lift; to uncover) + 露 (to reveal; to show). Together they describe the action of uncovering and revealing something hidden.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal