揭发 jiēfā to expose
to expose; to bring to light; to disclose; revelation
How to remember 揭发: 揭 to lift off a cover + 发 send out = to expose.
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How it is used
- To expose wrongdoing, inform on misdeeds - 揭发贪污行为 (jiēfā tānwū xíngwéi) expose corruption.
- Contrast 揭露 (jiēlù, unmask): 揭发 stresses reporting or blowing the whistle on someone's specific misconduct.