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顯形

简显形 · 繁顯形

Mandarin · pinyin xiǎn xíng

to show one's true nature (derog.)
to betray oneself

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顯: Look up this written character
形: xíng · form, shape, appearance
显: xiǎn · manifest, display; evident, clear

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3–2 · xian3 xing2

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hin2 jing4

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verb

to show one's true colors; to betray oneself

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