透露

tòulù

verb HSK 6 #3,724

Meanings

1 to reveal; to disclose; to divulge
2 to leak (information)

Characters

to penetrate; through; thorough

to reveal; to show; dew

To penetrate and reveal — to let information leak out.

Examples

他不愿意透露自己的计划。

Tā bú yuànyì tòulù zìjǐ de jìhuà.

He's unwilling to reveal his plans.

消息人士透露，公司即将上市。

Xiāoxi rénshì tòulù, gōngsī jíjiāng shàngshì.

Sources revealed that the company is about to go public.

她的表情透露出一丝紧张。

Tā de biǎoqíng tòulù chū yīsī jǐnzhāng.

Her expression revealed a hint of nervousness.

Tips

usage

透露 is commonly used in news reporting: 据知情人透露... (according to informed sources...). It implies the information was somewhat confidential or not widely known.

Stroke Order

透 tòu

露 lù