Definition
真相大白 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) meaning that the truth has finally been revealed after being hidden or unclear. It is often used as a predicate in a sentence, similar to 'the truth comes out' in English. The literal meaning ('true appearance greatly white') is not transparent, so learners should remember the idiomatic sense.
f.e.
the truth has come to lighteverything is clear
Examples
- ，真相大白。Jīngguò diàochá, zhè jiàn shì zhōngyú zhēn xiàng dà bái le.After investigation, the truth about this matter finally came out.
- 真相大白。Dàjiā dōu zài děngdài zhēn xiàng dà bái de nà yì tiān.Everyone is waiting for the day when the truth will be clear.
- 真相大白，。Xiànzài zhēn xiàng dà bái, ànzi kěyǐ jié le.Now that the truth is out, the case can be closed.
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