揭底 jiē dǐ to reveal the inside story / to expose sb's secrets syn 撩开 撩開 liāo kai to push aside (clothing, curtain etc) to reveal something / to toss aside syn 雷 léi n. thunder / (bound form) (military) mine, as in 地雷[di4 lei2] land mine / (coll.) to shock / to stun / to astound / (Tw) (coll.) spoiler / (Tw) (coll.) to reveal plot details to (sb) syn 揭秘 jiē mì to reveal a secret syn 表白 biǎo bái v. to explain oneself / to express / to reveal one's thoughts or feelings / declaration / confession syn 脱颖而出 脫穎而出 tuō yǐng ér chū to reveal one's talent (idiom) / to rise above others / to distinguish oneself syn 告白 gào bái to announce publicly / to explain oneself / to reveal one's feelings / to confess / to declare one's love syn 亮出 liàng chū to suddenly reveal / to flash (one's ID, a banknote etc) 穿帮 穿幫 chuān bāng (TV or movie) blooper / continuity error / (theater) to flub one's lines / unintended exposure of a body part / to be exposed (of a scheme or trick) / to reveal sth one intended to conceal through a slip of the tongue / to blow one's cover 崭露头角 嶄露頭角 zhǎn lù tóu jiǎo to reveal outstanding talent (idiom) / to stand out as conspicuously brilliant 点化 點化 diǎn huà magic transformation performed by Daoist immortal / fig. to reveal / to enlighten syn 和盘托出 和盤托出 hé pán tuō chū lit. to put everything out including the tray / to reveal everything / to make a clean breast of it all syn 显山露水 顯山露水 xiǎn shān lù shuǐ to reveal one's talent (idiom) 此地无银三百两 此地無銀三百兩 cǐ dì wú yín sān bǎi liǎng lit. 300 silver taels not hidden here (idiom) / fig. to reveal what one intends to hide syn 露白 lòu bái to reveal one's valuables inadvertently / to betray one's silver (money) when traveling 露马脚 露馬腳 lòu mǎ jiǎo to reveal the cloven foot (idiom) / to unmask one's true nature / to give the game away syn 狐狸尾巴 hú li wěi ba lit. fox's tail (idiom) / visible sign of evil intentions / to reveal one's evil nature / evidence that reveals the villain syn 不显山不露水 不顯山不露水 bù xiǎn shān bù lù shuǐ lit. to not show the mountain and to not reveal the water (idiom) / fig. to hide the key facts 出柜 出櫃 chū guì to come out of the closet / to reveal one's sexual orientation 孟姜女 mèng jiāng nǚ heroine of Qin dynasty 秦朝 folk tale, who searched for her husband, and whose tears broke down a stretch of the Great Wall to reveal his body 狐女 hú nǚ fox lady / in folk stories, a beautiful girl who will seduce you then reveal herself as a ghost 闪露 閃露 shǎn lù to reveal momentarily 露出马脚 露出馬腳 lù chū mǎ jiǎo to reveal the cloven foot (idiom) / to unmask one's true nature / to give the game away 爆雷 bào léi (of a P2P lending platform) to collapse / (Tw) (slang) to reveal plot details / spoiler 路遥知马力，日久见人心 路遙知馬力，日久見人心 lù yáo zhī mǎ lì , rì jiǔ jiàn rén xīn just as distance determines the stamina of a horse, so does time reveal a person's true heart (proverb) 靁 léi thunder / (bound form) (military) mine, as in 地雷[di4 lei2] land mine / (coll.) to shock / to stun / to astound / (Tw) (coll.) spoiler / (Tw) (coll.) to reveal plot details to (sb) / old variant of 雷[lei2] 吐实 吐實 tǔ shí to reveal the truth / to spill the beans 破梗 pò gěng (Tw) to reveal a spoiler 揭密 jiē mì to reveal a secret / variant of 揭秘[jie1mi4] 暧昧不明 曖昧不明 ài mèi bù míng (idiom) To be unclear, ambiguous, and difficult to interpret. It is often used of an attitude or position that fails to reveal what someone thinks or wants. 不露锋芒 不露鋒芒 bù lù fēng máng (idiom) Not to reveal one’s sharpness, talent, or abilities. It often describes someone who deliberately conceals their capabilities or ambitions. 础润而雨 礎潤而雨 chǔ rùn ér yǔ (idiom) When the stone base of a pillar becomes damp, it signals that rain is coming. Figuratively, a few signs can reveal the likely direction of future developments. 大谋不谋 大謀不謀 dà móu bù móu (idiom) A person with great strategic insight does not necessarily reveal that insight on the surface. 开心见诚 開心見誠 kāi xīn jiàn chéng (idiom) To reveal one’s true feelings and show sincerity. It describes being open and sincere in one’s dealings with others. 闪烁其辞 shǎn shuò qí cí (idiom) To speak evasively and hesitantly, refusing to reveal the truth or avoiding the key issue. syn 显露头角 顯露頭角 xiǎn lù tóu jiǎo (idiom) To begin to reveal outstanding talent or ability. 叶落知秋 yè luò zhī qiū (idiom) Seeing leaves fall and knowing that autumn has arrived. Figuratively, it means that small changes can reveal the likely course of events. 有口难言 有口難言 yǒu kǒu nán yán (idiom) To have words one cannot express. It describes a situation in which one is unable or afraid to speak, often because of painful secrets or grievances that are difficult to reveal. 一叶报秋 yī yè bào qiū (idiom) A tiny individual sign can reveal the overall direction and outcome of a situation. It is equivalent to “a single leaf reveals autumn.” 万物一马 wàn wù yī mǎ (idiom) Things may appear complex, yet understanding one thing can reveal the principles governing others. 不藏不掖 bù cáng bù yē (idiom) To hold nothing back or conceal nothing / to give or reveal everything without reservation. 不露锋铓 不露鋒鋩 bù lù fēng huì (idiom) Not to reveal one’s abilities or talents. To conceal one’s skill and avoid drawing attention to oneself. 倾囊倒箧 傾囊倒篋 qīng náng dào qiè (idiom) To empty everything from one’s bags and chests. By extension, to spend or reveal everything. 全盘托出 quán pán tuō chū (idiom) To reveal everything without holding anything back. It emphasizes complete openness in what one says or shares. 别有天地非人间 bié yǒu tiān dì fēi rén jiān (idiom) To reveal an entirely different realm or 境界. It describes scenery or artistic creation whose beauty and atmosphere are absorbing. 剖心析胆 剖心析膽 pōu xīn xī dǎn (idiom) See “剖心析肝”: to show one’s complete sincerity and reveal one’s feelings without reservation. 剖析肝胆 剖析肝膽 pōu xī gān dǎn (idiom) See “剖心析肝”: to show one’s complete sincerity and reveal one’s feelings without reservation. 合盘托出 hé pán tuō chū (idiom) To reveal or disclose everything without holding anything back. 含苞吐萼 hán bāo tǔ è (idiom) Describes a flower that is about to open, with its buds beginning to reveal the petals. 囊锥露颖 囊錐露穎 náng zhuī lù yǐng (idiom) Describes a talent beginning to reveal itself and attract notice. 因小见大 yīn xiǎo jiàn dà (idiom) To reveal a broader or more significant issue through a small detail or a particular matter. syn 大音稀声 大音稀聲 dà yīn xī shēng (idiom) The greatest and most beautiful sound is soundlessness itself. The expression points to depth or subtlety that does not reveal itself loudly. 天人相感 tiān rén xiāng gǎn (idiom) Natural phenomena are thought to correspond to human actions and to reveal worldly disasters or blessings. 威凤片羽 威鳳片羽 wēi fèng piàn yǔ (idiom) A fragment can reveal the whole. It refers to a partial display of an outstanding person’s talent or to a rare and precious fragment of something. 守瓶缄口 shǒu píng jiān kǒu (idiom) To keep one’s mouth shut and reveal nothing. It describes someone who is very discreet and cautious in speech. 崭露头脚 zhǎn lù tóu jiǎo (idiom) To begin to reveal outstanding talent. 形于言色 xíng yú yán sè (idiom) To reveal one’s inner feelings through one’s facial expression and words. 形于辞色 xíng yú cí sè (idiom) To reveal one’s inner feelings and thoughts through one’s expression and words. 披肝露胆 披肝露膽 pī gān lù dǎn (idiom) To speak with complete frankness or show absolute loyalty. It can also mean to reveal one’s thoughts sincerely. 披露肝胆 披露肝膽 pī lù gān dǎn (idiom) To reveal one’s thoughts and feelings candidly, or to devote oneself completely to loyalty. 披露腹心 pī lù fù xīn (idiom) To reveal one’s genuine intentions and feelings to others. 明心见性 明心見性 míng xīn jiàn xìng (idiom) To cast aside worldly perceptions, attain complete enlightenment, and reveal one’s inherent nature. 月晕知风 月暈知風 yuè yùn zhī fēng (idiom) A halo around the moon indicates that wind is coming. Figuratively, a small sign can reveal the likely course of events. 析肝吐胆 析肝吐膽 xī gān tǔ dǎn (idiom) To reveal one’s heart and innermost feelings / figuratively, to show complete sincerity. 此地无银三十两 此地無銀三十兩 cǐ dì wú yín sān shí liǎng (idiom) To try to conceal or cover up the truth, only to reveal it completely through the attempt itself. 烈火真金 liè huǒ zhēn jīn (idiom) Trials and adversity reveal who is truly strong and dependable, just as blazing fire identifies genuine gold. 烈火辨玉 liè huǒ biàn yù (idiom) A raging fire reveals whether jade is genuine or of good quality. Figuratively, critical moments reveal a person’s integrity and moral character. 疾风彰劲草 jí fēng zhāng jìn cǎo (idiom) Means that only severe trials reveal those who are truly strong and steadfast. It is used to praise a person’s moral firmness. 眉头眼脑 眉頭眼腦 méi tóu yǎn nǎo (idiom) Refers to the expression around the eyebrows and eyes, especially the signs that reveal a person’s state of mind. 礼为情貌 lǐ wéi qíng mào (idiom) A person’s manners and ritual conduct reveal their inner feelings / appearance and sentiment are thus mutually related as form and substance. 绵裹秤锤 mián guǒ chèng chuí (idiom) To conceal one’s abilities or intentions and not reveal them. It describes someone whose depth is hidden from view. 英华外发 yīng huá wài fā (idiom) Fine talents or qualities reveal themselves outwardly. 