透露 (tòu lù) — to reveal, to disclose, to leak (information)

Definition

透露 (tòulù) means 'to reveal, disclose, or leak information' — the everyday word for voluntarily revealing private information. 泄露 (xièlòu) implies an unauthorized or accidental leak; 披露 (pīlù) is formal/official, used for public announcements. 漏 (lòu) can also mean to leak information but is broader (liquids, missing items).

verb

to revealto discloseto leak (information)

Examples

透露。
Zhèngfǔ fāyánrén méiyǒu tòu lù rènhé xìjié.
The government spokesperson did not reveal any details.
透露。
Tā tòu lù le zìjǐ nèixīn de xiǎngfǎ.
She revealed her inner thoughts.
透露。
Zhèxiē xìnxī yǐjīng tòu lù gěi méitǐ le.
This information has been leaked to the media.

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