B1 verb Neutral

揭示

/tɕjɛ˥ ʂɻ̩˥˩/

To make something known or visible that was previously secret or hidden, especially a truth or a pattern.

Examples

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1

这本自传揭示了他的童年秘密。

This autobiography revealed his childhood secrets.

2

报告揭示了贫富差距正在扩大的事实。

The report revealed the fact that the gap between rich and poor is widening.

3

他的一句话揭示了真相。

His one sentence revealed the truth.

Word Family

Noun
揭示
Verb
揭示
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Memory Tip

Jie (uncover) + Shi (show).

Quick Quiz

科学家们希望通过这次任务___火星上是否有水的奥秘。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 揭示

Examples

1

这本自传揭示了他的童年秘密。

everyday

This autobiography revealed his childhood secrets.

2

报告揭示了贫富差距正在扩大的事实。

formal

The report revealed the fact that the gap between rich and poor is widening.

3

他的一句话揭示了真相。

informal

His one sentence revealed the truth.

4

这项研究揭示了气候变化对生态系统的长期影响。

academic

This study reveals the long-term effects of climate change on ecosystems.

5

市场调查揭示了新的消费趋势。

business

Market research has revealed new consumer trends.

Word Family

Noun
揭示
Verb
揭示

Common Collocations

揭示真相 to reveal the truth
揭示规律 to reveal a pattern/law
揭示本质 to reveal the essence
充分揭示 to fully reveal
揭示内幕 to reveal the inside story

Common Phrases

揭示矛盾

to reveal a contradiction

揭示意义

to reveal the significance

揭示过程

to reveal the process

Often Confused With

揭示 vs 揭露

揭露 is usually for negative things (crimes, scandals), while 揭示 is more neutral/academic (truths, laws).

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Usage Notes

Often used in academic writing to discuss what research data shows.

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Common Mistakes

Using '揭露' for scientific discoveries (use '揭示' instead).

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Memory Tip

Jie (uncover) + Shi (show).

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Word Origin

Jie (to lift off/uncover) and Shi (to indicate/show).

Grammar Patterns

揭示了...的真相/规律 主语(研究/实验) + 揭示

Quick Quiz

科学家们希望通过这次任务___火星上是否有水的奥秘。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 揭示

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