露 - lòu - Chinese character definition, English meaning and stroke order

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21 strokes
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露

lòu

Definition

to show
to reveal
to betray
to expose

Other pronunciations

lù

dew
syrup
nectar
outdoors (not under cover)
to show
to reveal
to betray
to expose

Character Decomposition

Related words (16)

露丑

lòu chǒu

to make a fool of oneself

露头

lòu tóu

to show one's head; to give a sign to show one's presence

露富

lòu fù

to show one's wealth; to let one's wealth show

to let out a secret

to display one's ignorance; to make a fool of oneself by an ignorant blunder

露白

lòu bái

to reveal one's valuables inadvertently; to betray one's silver (money) when traveling

露相

lòu xiàng

to show one's true colors

露背

lòu bèi

halterneck; backless (garment)

露脸

lòu liǎn

to show one's face; to make one's good name; to become successful and well known; to shine

露苗

lòu miáo

(young sprouts) come out; same as 出苗

露面

lòu miàn

to show one's face; to appear (in public)

露风

lòu fēng

to divulge a secret; to leak

露馅

lòu xiàn

to leak; to expose (sb's secret); to spill the beans; to let the cat out of the bag

露一手

lòu yī shǒu

to show off one's abilities; to exhibit one's skills

(slang) naked; nude

to show your face in public (derog.)

Idioms (1)

露马脚

lòu mǎ jiǎo

to reveal the cloven foot (idiom); to unmask one's true nature; to give the game away

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