原形败露 — “To reveal one's true colors”
原形败露 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to reveal one's true colors”. To show one's true form; to be unmasked; to be exposed for what one really is. Literally, “Original form exposed”.
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原形败露 Pronunciation and Pinyin
原形败露 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 原形败露
那个骗子的诡计终于原形败露了，大家这才知道他一直在撒谎。
The swindler's trick was finally exposed, and everyone then realized he had been lying all along.
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Synonyms of 原形败露
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Open the tool →Questions about 原形败露
What does 原形败露 mean?
原形败露 (yuán xíng bài lù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to reveal one's true colors”.
How do you pronounce 原形败露?
原形败露 is pronounced yuán xíng bài lù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 原形败露 literally mean?
Literally, 原形败露 means “Original form exposed”. It is used to mean “to reveal one's true colors”.
What is the Chinese definition of 原形败露?
本来面目暴露出来。