露出马脚

露出马脚露出馬腳 chū jiǎo ㄌㄨˋ ㄔㄨ ㄇㄚˇ ㄐㄧㄠˇ lou6 ceot1 maa5 goek3

  • to reveal the cloven foot (idiom); to unmask one's true nature
  • to give the game away

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 露 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 他終於露出馬腳了。 He has finally shown his true colors.

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