说穿 (shuì) — to reveal, to disclose (the truth)
Definition
A colloquial verb meaning 'to see through / to reveal the truth' about a hidden motive, secret, or pretense — emphasizes exposing what something really is, not just telling a fact. Often used with 看: 看穿. Negate as 没(有)说穿, not 不说穿.
verb
to revealto disclose (the truth)
Examples
- 说穿。Tā yí jù huà jiù shuì le zhēn xiàng.He revealed the truth with just one sentence.
- 说穿。Zhè ge mì mì zhōng yú bèi rén shuì le.This secret was finally disclosed by someone.
- 说穿。Tā yì yǎn jiù kàn shuì le wǒ de xīn si.She saw through my thoughts at a glance.
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