tỏ lộ
Definition
- Verb:
- To reveal, to show, to disclose: To make one's inner feelings, thoughts, or a hidden situation known or visible to others. It implies a deliberate or involuntary act of bringing something private into the open.
- To express, to manifest: To outwardly display or demonstrate an emotion, attitude, or quality.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Cô ấy không muốn tỏ lộ nỗi buồn trước mặt mọi người. (She did not want to reveal her sadness in front of everyone.)
- Ánh mắt anh ấy đã tỏ lộ sự chân thành. (His eyes showed his sincerity.)
- Bài phát biểu tỏ lộ một quyết tâm rất lớn. (The speech expressed a great determination.)
Advanced Usage
- The verb is often used with abstract objects such as feelings (), intentions (), thoughts (), or one's heart ().
- It carries a nuance of making something internal and perhaps subtle become apparent and understandable.
Variants and Related Words
- Tỏ bày (v): to express, to lay out (feelings, thoughts). Often used similarly to .
- Bộc lộ (v): to disclose, to reveal, to betray (often more spontaneous or less controlled than ).
- Thổ lộ (v): to confide, to reveal (often used for secrets or intimate feelings).
Synonyms
- Reveal: to make previously unknown information known.
- Disclose: to allow something secret to be seen.
- Manifest: to display or show a quality or feeling clearly.
- Express: to convey a thought or feeling in words or by gestures.
Related Idioms
- Tỏ lòng: to show one's heart/mind; to express one's true feelings or gratitude.
- Anh ấy tặng quà để tỏ lòng biết ơn. (He gave a gift to express his gratitude.)