泄 meaning and pronunciation

Simplified/traditional character

泄 English definition

xiè

  • to leak (of water or gas)
  • to drip
  • to drain
  • to discharge
  • to leak out
  • to divulge (secrets)
  • to give vent (to anger, spite etc)
  • to disperse
  • to reduce

HSK levels


Characters with the same pronunciation

  • : obscene; disrespectful;
  • : used in old names; phonetic seol used in Korean names;
  • : to unload; to unhitch; to remove or strip; to get rid of;
  • : to lust for;
  • : bits; fragments; crumbs; filings; trifling; trivial; to condescend to;
  • : wooden shoes;
  • : mountain valley;
  • : office;
  • : lax; negligent;
  • : appliance; tool; weapon; shackles; also pr. [jie4];
  • : pavilion;
  • : to flow out swiftly; to flood; a torrent; diarrhea; laxative;
  • : to get rid of; to discharge; to dredge;
  • : to become watery; creek;
  • : mist; vapor;
  • : candle stub;
  • : to blend; to adjust; to harmonize; harmony;
  • : dysentery;
  • : to bless;
  • : to tie; to bind; to hold on a leash; rope; cord;
  • : Allium bakeri; shallot; scallion;
  • : crab;
  • : to thank; to apologize; to wither (of flowers, leaves etc); to decline;
  • : to walk;
  • : to limp;
  • : to meet unexpectedly;
  • : thunderous beating of drums;
  • : joint of bones;

Words containing 泄, by HSK level