泄露 (xiè lòu) — to leak (information); to divulge
Definition
泄露 specifically means leaking information or secrets — the abstract sense. The character 泄 (or its spelled-out form 泄漏) by contrast can also mean physical leaking of liquid or gas.
verb
to leak (information)to divulge
Easily confused
Examples
- 泄露。Zhè jiā gōng sī de shāng yè jī mì bèi xiè lòu le.This company's trade secrets were leaked.
- 泄露。Bú yào qīng yì xiè lòu gè rén yǐn sī.Don't easily disclose personal privacy.
- 泄露。Tā zài wǎng shàng xiè lòu le qián nǚ yǒu de sī rén zhào piàn.He leaked his ex-girlfriend's private photos online.
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