Definition
走漏 (zǒulòu) means 'to leak (information, secrets)' and is a formal, written verb. It is very close to 泄露 (xièlòu), but 走漏 is slightly more literary and often used in news or official contexts; 漏 (lòu) alone is more general and can also mean leaking liquid or leaving something out.
verb
to leak (information, secrets, etc.)to smuggle and evade tax(of goods) to suffer shrinkage or loss (due to theft, etc.)
Examples
- 走漏。Gōngsī de zhòngyào shùjù zǒu lòu le chūqù.The company's important data leaked out.
- 走漏。Qiān wàn bié ràng zhège xiāoxi zǒu lòu chūlái.Don't let this news leak out.
- 走漏。Jǐngchá zhèngzài diàochá shì shéi zǒu lòu le mìmì.The police are investigating who leaked the secret.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.