说穿 (shuì) — to reveal, to disclose (the truth)

Definition

A colloquial verb meaning 'to see through / to reveal the truth' about a hidden motive, secret, or pretense — emphasizes exposing what something really is, not just telling a fact. Often used with 看: 看穿. Negate as 没(有)说穿, not 不说穿.

verb

to revealto disclose (the truth)

Examples

说穿。
Tā yí jù huà jiù shuì le zhēn xiàng.
He revealed the truth with just one sentence.
说穿。
Zhè ge mì mì zhōng yú bèi rén shuì le.
This secret was finally disclosed by someone.
说穿。
Tā yì yǎn jiù kàn shuì le wǒ de xīn si.
She saw through my thoughts at a glance.

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