道破 (dào pò) — to point out frankly; to lay bare (a secret or truth)
Definition
A formal verb meaning to lay bare or expose a hidden truth or secret directly. Note the object is something concealed — a secret, flaw, or real intention — not just 'to say'.
verb
to point out franklyto lay bare (a secret or truth)
Examples
- 道破。Tā yì yǔ dào pò le wèn tí de guān jiàn.He hit the nail on the head about the key point of the problem.
- 道破。Tā de fā yán dào pò le gōng sī de nèi bù máo dùn.Her speech laid bare the internal conflicts of the company.
- 道破，。Bú yào dào pò bié rén de xīn shì, gěi bié rén liú diǎn miàn zi.Don't point out others' hidden feelings—leave them some face.
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