洩 (xiè) - To leak, to discharge, to vent, to let

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xiè ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 氵

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洩 · xiè

To leak, to discharge, to vent, to let out (a fluid, gas, or secret).

To leak, to discharge, to vent, to let

Usage highlights

Leak informationLeak gasDischarge floodwaterLeak electricityVent angerReveal the answer

Synonyms

  • 漏— to leak, to seep
  • 露— to reveal, to expose

Antonyms

  • 堵— to block, to stop up
  • 封— to seal

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The gas pipe is leaking (煤气洩漏).
  • He accidentally leaked the secret (洩露秘密).
  • The dam discharged water (水坝洩洪).
  • The tire is losing air (轮胎洩气).

Collocations

  • Leak information(洩密)
  • Leak gas(洩气)
  • Discharge floodwater(洩洪)
  • Leak electricity(漏洩)
  • Vent anger(洩愤)
  • Reveal the answer(洩底)

Idioms

  • Not a single drop of water could trickle through(水洩不通)
  • To vent one's anger(发洩不满)
  • To leak the news(走洩风声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in technical contexts related to fluids, gases, or energy.
  • Can carry a negative connotation when referring to the disclosure of secrets or failures.
  • In traditional thought, uncontrolled 'leaking' can symbolize a loss of vital energy or resources.

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