Definition
揭示 (jiē shì) means to reveal or disclose something hidden, such as a truth, secret, or cause. It is broader than 揭晓 (jiē xiǎo), which specifically refers to announcing results or answers that were awaited (e.g., winners, lottery results).
verb
to revealto disclose (a truth, law, fact, etc.)
Easily confused
- 解释jiě shìsound-aliketo explain
- 结实jiē shisound-alikesturdy, durable (of objects)
- 结识jié shísound-aliketo get to know (someone); to make the acquaintance of
- 届时jiè shísound-alikeat the appointed time; when the time comes (formal)
Examples
- 揭示。Kēxuéjiā men jiē shì le zhè zhǒng jíbìng de zhēnzhèng yuányīn.Scientists revealed the true cause of this disease.
- 揭示。Zhè cì diàochá jiē shì le xǔduō bù wéi rén zhī de xìjié.This investigation disclosed many unknown details.
- 揭示。Lìshǐ de zhēnxiàng xūyào shíjiān qù jiē shì.The truth of history takes time to reveal.
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