Definition
泄露 (xiè lòu) is specifically for leaking information (secrets, data) — often unauthorized. Its near-homophone 泄漏 (also xiè lòu) can also describe physical leaks (gas, liquid). 透露 (tòu lù) implies intentional disclosure, not necessarily a secret.
verb
to leak (information)to divulge
Easily confused
- 泄漏xiè lòusound-aliketo leak (liquid or gas)
Examples
- 泄露。Zhè jiā gōngsī de shāngyè jīmì bèi xiè lòu le.This company's trade secrets were leaked.
- 泄露。Bú yào qīngyì xiè lòu gèrén yǐnsī.Don't easily disclose personal privacy.
- 泄露。Tā zài wǎng shàng xiè lòu le qián nǚyǒu de sīrén zhàopiàn.He leaked his ex-girlfriend's private photos online.
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