披露

pīlù

to reveal

HSK 7

漢字分解

Meaning and Usage

"披露" means to reveal or disclose information, often something previously secret or private. It is commonly used in formal contexts such as business, media, or official announcements.

Common Contexts

You will often see "披露" used with reports, plans, personal information, or news. For example, companies disclose financial data, speakers reveal project details, and media expose private lives.

Collocations

  • 披露财务报告 (disclose financial report): used in business and finance.
  • 披露计划 (reveal plan): often in presentations or speeches.
  • 披露秘密 (reveal secrets): used when private or confidential information is made public.

Usage Notes

"披露" carries a formal tone and is less common in casual conversation. It implies an intentional act of making information public. Avoid confusing it with "透露" which can be more casual or indirect disclosure.

Character Insight

The character "" means to drape or spread out, and "" means to expose or show. Together, they vividly convey the act of unveiling or revealing something hidden.

例文

公司披露了今年的财务报告。

Gōngsī pīlùle jīnnián de cáiwù bàogào.

The company disclosed this year's financial report.

他在演讲中披露了项目的详细计划。

Tā zài yǎnjiǎng zhōng pīlùle xiàngmù de xiángxì jìhuà.

He revealed the detailed plan of the project during the speech.

媒体披露了明星的私人生活,引起了广泛关注。

Méitǐ pīlùle míngxīng de sīrén shēnghuó, yǐnqǐle guǎngfàn guānzhù.

The media exposed the celebrity's private life, causing widespread