tī
擿
expose; reveal; ferret out
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to expose; to ferret out; to bring to light (hidden evils or crimes)
literaryLiterary/Classical Chinese. Commonly used in the set phrase '发奸擿伏' (to expose hidden evils).
Zhè这
wèi位
yù御
shǐ史
yǐ以
fā发
jiān奸
tī擿
fú伏
zhù著
chēng称
。
This imperial censor was famous for exposing hidden evils.
Qí其
zhí职
zé责
zài在
yú于
tī擿
fú伏
fā发
jiān奸
，
wéi维
hù护
zhèng正
yì义
。
His duty lies in uncovering hidden crimes and upholding justice.
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Cǐ此
shū书
zhǐ旨
zài在
tī擿
fā发
lì历
dài代
jiān奸
nìng佞
。
This book aims to expose the treacherous officials of past dynasties.