to reveal a secret, scandal, or hidden information to the public; to come to light

The frequency or probability with which someone or something appears in public or in the media

to expose to strong sunlight; to bask in the sun

to be exposed to the open air, sun, or light; to leave uncovered

the process of bringing water and air into contact to exchange gases, oxidize substances, or remove odors

An instrument used to measure light intensity for setting the aperture and shutter speed on a camera; light meter.

(idiom) to lack sticking power or persistence; to work hard for a day and then neglect the task for many more. This phrase originally comes from the philosopher [[孟子|孟子|meng4 zi3]], referring to a plant that cannot grow if it is given one day of sun followed by ten days of frost.

(idiom) Humble expression for one's own suggestions or gifts; literally "a peasant offering the warmth of the sun," based on a story of a farmer who thought sunbathing was a secret luxury worth presenting to his lord.

to air out books in the sun to prevent mold or insect damage

a numerical value representing a combination of camera shutter speed and aperture setting used in photography

exposure meter; photometer

to offer a humble gift or service; often used as a polite expression when presenting one's items or ideas, based on the story of a farmer offering the warmth of the sun as a rare treasure

To turn one's back to the sun to enjoy its warmth; often used to describe elderly people or laborers warming themselves or working in the sunshine.

to fail an examination or suffer a major career setback; literally to expose one's gills at the Dragon Gate

to expose clothing to the sun to dry or air them out

to fail an imperial examination or suffer a major career setback; literally to expose one's gills at the Dragon Gate

(literary) to offer one's humble gift or advice; used as a polite way to suggest that one's contribution may be simple or unrefined, based on the story of a farmer wanting to offer the warmth of the sun to his king

A massive Qing Dynasty novel written by [[夏敬渠|夏敬渠|xia4 jing4 qu2]], featuring the adventures of a Confucian scholar named Wen Suchen; it blends historical, supernatural, and heroic themes.