显露 xiǎnlù to become visible
to become visible; to reveal
How to remember 显露: 显 clear + 露 dew = to become visible.
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How it is used
- 'To reveal, become visible' - 显露出真面目 (xiǎnlù chū zhēn miànmù) to reveal one's true colors.
- Something previously hidden emerges into view - talent, feelings, or the truth.
- Compare 暴露 (bàolù, to expose, often something bad/unwanted); 显露 is more neutral 'coming to light'.