暴露 bàolù to expose
to expose; to reveal; to lay bare
How to remember 暴露: 暴 violent + 露 dew = to expose.
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How it is used
- To expose/reveal/lay bare, often something hidden or negative - 暴露问题 (bàolù wèntí) expose problems, 暴露身份 (bàolù shēnfèn) reveal one's identity, 暴露在阳光下 (bàolù zài yángguāng xià) be exposed to sunlight.
- Implies unintentionally or unavoidably bringing to light what was concealed.
- Contrast 揭露 (jiēlù, deliberately expose/unmask); 暴露 can be involuntary. The 暴 reads bào.