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The character "揭" is structurally composed of the hand radical "扌" combined with the phonetic element "曷", which together signal both its pronunciation and its early association with manual actions, specifically the physical act of lifting or raising objects. From this foundational sense of upward movement or displacement, its meaning gradually extended into more abstract domains, encompassing the uncovering or exposure of concealed things, such as secrets or truths, and further evolving to denote actions like tearing off a covering or making an announcement. This semantic expansion, while maintaining the inherent notion of removal or elevation, is reflected in modern compounds where "揭" conveys revelation, as in "揭露" for exposing facts, or disclosure, as in "揭晓" for announcing results.
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他揭开了谜底。
新闻揭露了真相。
他揭发了公司的丑闻。
市长今天为雕像揭幕。
她揭穿了他的谎言。
比赛结果即将揭晓。
调查揭开了事件背后的秘密。
在会议上，他勇敢地揭露了管理层的不当行为。