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The word 发掘 is formed by combining the character 发, which conveys the idea of revealing or bringing forth, with 掘, which means to dig or excavate; together, they create the meaning of digging out or uncovering, typically referring to the act of discovering something concealed, such as archaeological relics or hidden potentials.

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考古学家发掘了一座古墓。

Kǎogǔ xué jiā fājuéle yī zuò gǔ mù.

The archaeologists excavated an ancient tomb.

这座遗址发掘出许多珍贵文物。

Zhè zuò yízhǐ fājué chū xǔduō zhēnguì wénwù.

Many precious cultural relics were unearthed from this site.

公司致力于发掘年轻的设计人才。

Gōngsī zhìlì yú fājué niánqīng de shèjì réncái.

The company is committed to discovering young design talents.

我们需要不断发掘自己的潜力。

Wǒmen xūyào bùduàn fājué zìjǐ de qiánlì.

We need to continually tap into our own potential.

这次深入的市场调研发掘了新的消费需求。

Zhè cì shēnrù de shìchǎng diàoyán fājuéle xīn de xiāofèi xūqiú.

This in-depth market research has uncovered new consumer demands.

Word Definition - 发掘

fā jué to excavate; to explore; (fig.) to unearth; to tap into

Individual Character Details

发 fā, fà
掘 jué