泄 (xiè) - to leak & to discharge
泄 · xiè
to leak;
to discharge;
to vent;
to divulge;
to let out (air, water, information, etc.
)
to leakto dischargeto vent
Usage highlights
to leakto ventto divulge secretsto lose heartdiarrheato drain water
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The water pipe is leaking (漏水).
- He vented his anger (发泄怒气).
- Don't divulge secrets (泄密).
- The tire is losing air (泄气).
Collocations
- to leak(泄露)
- to vent(发泄)
- to divulge secrets(泄密)
- to lose heart(泄气)
- diarrhea(泄泻)
- to drain water(泄水)
Idioms
- Venting one's anger(发泄私愤)
- Leaking secrets(泄露天机)
- Losing heart and courage(泄气泄劲)
- Draining water to catch fish(泄水捕鱼)
Cultural background
FAQ- Often used in contexts involving the uncontrolled release of substances or emotions
- In traditional Chinese medicine, refers to pathological discharge or diarrhea
- Can carry negative connotations when referring to information leaks or emotional outbursts