原形毕露

原形畢露

yuánxíng-bìlù

idiom

Meanings

1 true colors fully revealed
2 the mask comes off
3 to be exposed for what one really is

Characters

completely, all

to expose, reveal

Examples

HSK 7-9

谎言被揭穿后，他原形毕露。

Huǎngyán bèi jiēchuān hòu, tā yuánxíngbìlù.

Once the lies were exposed, his true colors showed completely.

HSK 7-9

一杯酒下肚，他的粗鲁本性原形毕露。

Yī bēi jiǔ xià dù, tā de cūlǔ běnxìng yuánxíngbìlù.

After one drink, his rude nature was fully on display.

Tips

usage

毕 = completely; 露 = exposed. Always negative, used when a person's hidden bad character, a scam, or a disguise collapses and the truth becomes undeniable.

Stroke Order

原 yuán

形 xíng

毕 bì

露 lù