揭穿 (jiē chuān) — to expose (a deceit, lie, or fraud)
Definition
Verb meaning to expose or lay bare a lie, trick, or fraud — stronger than 揭发 (which can mean to report or denounce wrongdoing to authorities). Focuses on the moment a deception is revealed publicly.
verb
to expose (a deceit, lie, or fraud)
Examples
- 揭穿。Jǐng chá hěn kuài jiē chuān le tā de piàn jú.The police quickly exposed his scam.
- 揭穿。Diàn shì jié mù jiē chuān le nà ge yáo yán.The TV show exposed that rumor.
- 揭穿。Tā de huǎng yán hěn kuài jiù jiē chuān le.Her lie was quickly exposed.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.