lòu
divulguer; divulguer; révéler
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水管漏水了。
shuǐ guǎn lòu shuǐ le.
The water pipe is leaking.
考试的时候，他漏了一个字。
kǎo shì de shí hou, tā lòu le yī ge zì.
During the exam, he missed a word.
这个消息还没有泄漏出去。
zhè ge xiāo xī hái méi xiè lòu chū qù.
This news has not been leaked out yet.
泄 (xiè)
leak
遗漏 (yí lòu)
omit
满 (mǎn)
full
足 (zú)
sufficient
The Chinese character 漏 (lòu) is composed of two parts: the radical 氵(shuǐ), which represents water, and the phonetic component 娄 (lóu). The character 娄 originally meant "to bind" or "to tie," and it was often used in the context of tying up animals or criminals. Over time, the meaning of 漏 expanded to include the idea of "leaking" or "dripping," as water can leak through a hole or a crack.The character 漏 is also used in a number of other contexts. For example, it can be used to refer to a person who is forgetful or careless, as someone who "lets things slip through the cracks." It can also be used to refer to a secret that has been revealed, as something that has "leaked out."The character 漏 is a common character in Chinese, and it is used in a wide variety of contexts. By understanding the etymology of this character, HSK learners can gain a deeper understanding of its meaning and usage.
