The Chinese word **揭穿** is a verb-object compound formed by combining the character **揭** (jiē), meaning "to expose," "to lift," or "to uncover," with **穿** (chuān), which literally means "to pierce" or "to penetrate." Together, they create a metaphorical meaning: to "lift and pierce through" a deception, façade, or hidden truth. The term thus semantically signifies the act of thoroughly exposing or laying bare something concealed, such as a lie, scheme, or true nature, with **穿** intensifying the action of **揭** to imply a complete and penetrating revelation.