现形 (xiàn xíng) — to reveal one's true self, to show one's true colors
Définition
Literary verb meaning 'to be exposed / show one's true colors', usually negative (a liar, traitor, or hidden nature revealed). More dramatic and written than the plain 'show what someone really is' sense of 暴露.
verb
to reveal one's true selfto show one's true colors
Exemples
- 现形。Tā zhōng yú xiàn xíng le.He finally revealed his true self.
- ，现形。Zài zhèng jù miàn qián, tā xiàn xíng le.In the face of evidence, he showed his true colors.
- 现形。Piàn zi hěn kuài jiù huì xiàn xíng.The liar will soon be exposed.
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