Definition
道破 is a formal/literary verb meaning 'to reveal a secret or truth bluntly and directly'. It often appears in the set phrase 一语道破 (yī yǔ dào pò, 'hit the nail on the head with one remark'). Unlike more neutral words like 揭露 or 透露, 道破 implies a sharp, pointed disclosure that strips away pretense. Use it in writing or formal speech.
r.v.
to point out franklyto lay bare (a secret or truth)
Examples
- 道破。Tā yì yǔ dào pò le wèntí de guānjiàn.He hit the nail on the head about the key point of the problem.
- 道破。Tā de fāyán dào pò le gōngsī de nèibù máodùn.Her speech laid bare the internal conflicts of the company.
- 道破，。Búyào dào pò biérén de xīnshì, gěi biérén liú diǎn miànzi.Don't point out others' hidden feelings—leave them some face.
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