reveal; become visible; expose
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to reveal; to show; to become visible; to expose
Often used for emotions, physical features, or hidden things becoming visible. Frequently paired with the complement 出 (chū) to indicate outward manifestation.
Tā他
liǎn脸
shàng上
xiǎn显
lù露
chū出
gāo高
xìng兴
de的
shén神
sè色
。
His face revealed a look of joy.
Wù雾
qì气
xiāo消
sàn散
hòu后
，
yuǎn远
chù处
de的
shān山
luán峦
xiǎn显
lù露
chū出
lái来
。
After the mist dissipated, the distant mountain ranges became visible.
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Jīng经
guò过
cháng长
shí时
jiān间
de的
guān观
chá察
，
tā他
de的
zhēn真
shí实
yì意
tú图
zhōng终
yú于
xiǎn显
lù露
wú无
yí遗
。
After long-term observation, his true intentions were finally revealed completely.
Suí随
zhe着
kǎo考
gǔ古
gōng工
zuò作
de的
shēn深
rù入
，
gǔ古
chéng城
qiáng墙
de的
yí遗
jì迹
zhú逐
jiàn渐
xiǎn显
lù露
。
As archaeological work progressed, the remains of the ancient city wall gradually came to light.