Definition
揭穿 means 'to expose a lie, fraud, or deceit'. It is used specifically for revealing falsehoods or hypocrisy, often with a sense of calling someone out. Unlike 揭露 (which can be a neutral 'reveal') or 暴露 (which can be physical 'expose'), 揭穿 carries a confrontational tone and is almost always used for negative truths that were deliberately hidden.
r.v.
to expose (a deceit, lie, or fraud)
Examples
- 揭穿。Jǐngchá hěn kuài jiē chuān le tā de piànjú.The police quickly exposed his scam.
- 揭穿。Diànshì jiémù jiē chuān le nà ge yáoyán.The TV show exposed that rumor.
- 揭穿。Tā de huǎngyán hěn kuài jiù jiē chuān le.Her lie was quickly exposed.
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