shuōpò

说破

Word · VerbTraditional說破

reveal; disclose; give away

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

verb

to reveal; to disclose; to give away (a secret or hidden meaning)

Often implies spoiling a mystery, magic trick, or sensitive situation by revealing what should remain hidden.

Zhè这
shì是
biàn变
xì戏
fǎ法
r儿
 ,
yī一
shuō说
pò破
jiù就
méi没
yì意
si思
le了
 。

This is a magic trick—once you reveal the secret, it loses all its charm.

Tā他
bù不
xiǎo小
xīn心
shuō说
pò破
le了
mí谜
dǐ底
 ,
ràng让
dà大
jiā家
dōu都
hěn很
sǎo扫
xìng兴
 。

He accidentally gave away the answer, which disappointed everyone.

Show 1 more example
Zhè这
shì事
qiān千
wàn万
bié别
shuō说
pò破
le了
 ,
fǒu否
zé则
huì会
yǐn引
qǐ起
má麻
fan烦
 。

Whatever you do, don't reveal this matter, or it will cause trouble.