露 (lù) - Dew & to reveal, to expose, to show

露Tone 4

lù ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

林伦

露 · lù

Dew;

to reveal, to expose, to show;

syrup, juice;

to betray, to leak out.

Dewto reveal, to expose, to showsyrup, juice

Usage highlights

Morning dewRevealExposeDewdropSyrupLeak information

Synonyms

  • 显— to show, to display
  • 现— to appear, to manifest
  • 揭— to uncover, to expose

Antonyms

  • 藏— to hide, to conceal
  • 隐— to conceal, to hide
  • 蔽— to cover, to shield

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Morning dew on the grass(露水)
  • Reveal the truth(露真相)
  • Fruit juice(果汁露)
  • Expose one's feelings(露感情)
  • Show off one's talent(露一手)

Collocations

  • Morning dew(露水)
  • Reveal(露出)
  • Expose(暴露)
  • Dewdrop(露珠)
  • Syrup(糖露)
  • Leak information(露消息)

Idioms

  • Show one's true colors(原形毕露)
  • Show off one's slight skill before an expert(班门弄斧)
  • Unable to conceal one's happiness(喜形于色)
  • Barefaced and cheeky(厚颜无耻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese poetry, dew often symbolizes transience and purity, as it appears briefly in the morning.
  • The character appears in names of traditional Chinese medicinal syrups and tonics.
  • In modern usage, it carries connotations of revelation and exposure in both positive and negative contexts.

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