Definition
泄漏 (xiè lòu) is a formal verb for 'to leak', covering both liquids/gases and information. It is more formal and specific than 漏 (lòu), which also means 'to leave out' or 'to miss'. For information only, 泄露 (xiè lòu) is a common variant, while 泄密 (xiè mì) is specifically 'to leak secrets'.
verb
to leak (liquid or gas)to divulgeto leak (information)
Easily confused
- 泄露xiè lòusound-aliketo leak (information); to divulge
Examples
- 泄漏。Qìchē yóuxiāng zhèngzài xiè lòu qìyóu.The car's gas tank is leaking gasoline.
- 泄漏。Gōngsī nèibù xìnxī bèi xiè lòu le.The company's internal information was leaked.
- 泄漏。Tā wúyì zhōng xiè lòu le péngyou de mìmì.He inadvertently leaked his friend's secret.
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