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

HSK 5

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.

HSK 5

他脸上表露出不满的表情。

Tā liǎn shàng biǎolù chū bùmǎn de biǎoqíng.

His face showed a look of dissatisfaction.

Tips

usage

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

Stroke Order

表 biǎo

露 lù