揭穿

jiēchuān
verb #11,115

Meanings

  1. 1 to expose
  2. 2 to uncover
  3. 3 to unmask

Examples

HSK 5
Jìzhě jiēchuān le zhège piànjú.
The journalist uncovered the scam.
HSK 7-9
Tā de huǎngyán zhōngyú bèi jiēchuān le.
His lies were finally exposed.

Tips

memory
(to lift/reveal) + 穿 (to pierce through) = to pierce through a cover and reveal the truth. Imagine ripping through a curtain to expose what's behind it.

Stroke Order

jiē
穿 chuān