紙包不住火 | Chinese meaning

纸包不住火【zhǐ bāo bù zhù huǒ】

lit. paper can't wrap fire; fig. the truth will out

This expression means that no matter how much someone tries to hide the truth, it will eventually be revealed. It is often used in situations where secrets or lies cannot be concealed for long.

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He thought he could hide the truth, but the truth will out.

纸包不住火【zhǐ bāo bù zhù huǒ】

lit. paper can't wrap fire; fig. the truth will out

This expression means that no matter how much someone tries to hide the truth, it will eventually be revealed. It is often used in situations where secrets or lies cannot be concealed for long.

，。

He thought he could hide the truth, but the truth will out.

纸

HSK 2

含义paper

拼音zhǐ

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包

HSK 11

含义wrap, pack, bundle; package

拼音bāo

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不

HSK 11

含义no, not; un-; negative prefix

拼音bù

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住

HSK 11

含义reside, live at, dwell, lodge; stop

拼音zhù

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火

HSK 11

含义fire, flame; burn; anger, rage

拼音huǒ

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纸包不住火【zhǐ bāo bù zhù huǒ】

lit. paper can't wrap fire; fig. the truth will out

This expression means that no matter how much someone tries to hide the truth, it will eventually be revealed. It is often used in situations where secrets or lies cannot be concealed for long.

，。

He thought he could hide the truth, but the truth will out.

纸包不住火【zhǐ bāo bù zhù huǒ】

lit. paper can't wrap fire; fig. the truth will out

This expression means that no matter how much someone tries to hide the truth, it will eventually be revealed. It is often used in situations where secrets or lies cannot be concealed for long.