外露

wàilù

verb #40,330

Meanings

1 to be exposed
2 to show on the outside
3 (of emotions) to reveal openly

Characters

to reveal; expose

Examples

电线外露很危险。

Diànxiàn wàilù hěn wēixiǎn.

Exposed wiring is dangerous.

他感情从不外露。

Tā gǎnqíng cóngbù wàilù.

He never shows his feelings openly.

锋芒外露容易招人嫉妒。

Fēngmáng wàilù róngyì zhāo rén jídu.

Flaunting your talents invites envy.

Tips

culture

The phrase 不外露 often carries positive weight in Chinese culture — 感情不外露 (not showing emotion openly), 锋芒不外露 (hiding one's edge) are valued as signs of maturity and discretion.

Stroke Order

外 wài

露 lù