揭开 (jiē kāi) — to uncover (lit. or fig.), to reveal
Definition
A verb meaning 'to lift off / uncover' something that was covering or hidden — used literally (a lid, veil) and, more often at HSK 7, figuratively (揭开了秘密, 真相, 面纱) to mean 'to reveal'.
verb
to uncover (lit. or fig.)to reveal
Examples
- 揭开，。Tā màn màn jiē kāi le guō gài, yì gǔ xiāng qì piāo le chū lái.He slowly lifted the pot lid, and a puff of fragrance wafted out.
- 揭开。Jì zhě jīng guò diào chá jiē kāi le shì jiàn de zhēn xiàng.After investigating, the reporter uncovered the truth of the incident.
- 揭开。Zhè bù jì lù piàn jiē kāi le nà duàn lì shǐ de shén mì miàn shā.This documentary lifted the mysterious veil over that period of history.
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