Definition
漏 (lòu) is a general verb meaning 'to leak, let slip, or leave out by mistake'—it covers physical leaks, information leaks, and accidental omissions. 泄露 and 泄漏 are more specific: 泄露 is only for information leaks (often deliberate), while 泄漏 is mainly for liquids or gases. 遗漏 (HSK7) is limited to overlooking or missing items. 漏 is broader and more colloquial than these.
verb
to leak (liquid, gas, etc.)to divulgeto let slip (a secret)to leave outto miss (by mistake)
Easily confused
- 楼lóusound-alikebuilding (with more than one story)
- 搂lǒusound-aliketo hug, to embrace
Examples
- 漏，。Wūdǐng lòu yǔ le, děi gǎnkuài xiū.The roof is leaking rain; we need to fix it quickly.
- ，漏。Tā hē duō le, bù xiǎoxīn lòu le gōngsī de jìhuà.He drank too much and accidentally leaked the company's plan.
- 漏。Zhè fèn míngdān lòu le yí gè zhòngyào de rénmíng.This list left out an important person's name.
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