The Chinese word 露 means “dew” in English. It is commonly used to describe the small droplets of water that form on surfaces during the early morning hours or at night. In addition to its literal meaning, 露 can also be used in a figurative sense to express the idea of revealing or exposing something that was previously hidden or secret. For example, one might say “露出真相” to describe the act of revealing the truth about a particular situation.
Translation
lòu
Verb: to show, to reveal, to expose
lù
Noun: dew, syrup, nectar
Verb: to uncover, to expose, to reveal
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 昨晚下了很大的雨，车子上全是露水 | zuó wǎn xià le hěn dà de yǔ, chēzi shàng quán shì lù shuǐ | Last night it rained heavily, and the car was covered with dew |
| 这个花园里有很多漂亮的花儿，每朵花上都有一点点露水 | zhège huāyuán lǐ yǒu hěn duō piàoliang de huā’er, měi duǒ huā shàng dōu yǒu yīdiǎndiǎn lù shuǐ | There are many beautiful flowers in this garden, and each flower has a little bit of dew on it |
| 他的眼睛里露出了一丝疑惑 | tā de yǎnjīng lǐ lù chū le yī sī yíhuò | A hint of doubt showed in his eyes |
| 我们在露营的时候，遇到了一只小松鼠 | wǒmen zài lù yíng de shíhòu, yù dào le yī zhī xiǎo sōngshǔ | We encountered a little squirrel while camping |
| 她把自己的感受都露了出来 | tā bǎ zìjǐ de gǎnshòu dōu lù le chūlái | She revealed all her feelings |
| 这个秘密不能被露出去 | zhège mìmì bùnéng bèi lù chū qù | This secret cannot be revealed |
HSK
露 is part of HSK Level 5 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 6.
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