Chinese

zǒulòu
Meaning: to leak information; to smuggle and evade taxes; to lose part of a shipment
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

消息走漏後,警方立刻改變行動計畫。
消息走漏后,警方立刻改变行动计划。
After the news leaked, the police immediately changed the operation plan.
談判前,雙方都不想走漏風聲。
Before the negotiations, neither side wanted word to leak out.

Usage Notes

The most common use is unwanted disclosure of information, especially with 消息 or 風聲. It can also appear in trade or shipping contexts.

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