表露

biǎolù

verb #16,220

Meanings

1 to show
2 to reveal (one's feelings)

Characters

to show; surface

to reveal; to expose

Examples

她从不在外人面前表露自己的感情。

Tā cóngbù zài wàirén miànqián biǎolù zìjǐ de gǎnqíng.

She never reveals her feelings in front of strangers.

他脸上表露出不满的表情。

Tā liǎnshàng biǎolù chū bùmǎn de biǎoqíng.

His face showed a look of dissatisfaction.

Tips

usage

Usually used for emotions and feelings. Compare with 表达 (biǎodá, to express) which is more active/deliberate, while 表露 often implies something showing through unintentionally.

Stroke Order

表 biǎo

露 lù