Definition
漏电 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to leak electricity' — when electrical current escapes from its intended path. The noun 电 can separate from 漏 when you add measure words or complements: 漏了一次电 ('had one electrical leak'), 漏过电 ('has leaked before'). It's commonly used in safety contexts (electrical appliances, wiring).
v.o.
(of electricity) to leakelectrical leakage
Examples
- 漏电，。Zhè tái jiù bīngxiāng lòu diàn le, hěn wēixiǎn.This old refrigerator is leaking electricity — it's very dangerous.
- ，。Wǒ jiā zuótiān lòu le yí cì diàn, zhǎo diàngōng lái xiū le.My house had an electrical leak yesterday, so I called an electrician to fix it.
- ，漏电。Zhège chāzuò zhìliàng bù hǎo, róngyì lòu diàn.This socket is of poor quality and easily leaks electricity.
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