English–Chinese
“dig up” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinfā jué
Example
我们在院子里发掘出旧玩具。wǒ men zài yuàn zi lǐ fā jué chū jiù wán jù
We dug up some old toys in the yard.
How to say “dig up” in Chinese
“Dig up” in Chinese is 发掘 (fā jué).
Something hidden is brought into the open through digging or purposeful searching, whether it is a physical object, a clue, or a valuable quality.
Example sentences with 发掘
警方持续发掘案发现场的线索。jǐng fāng chí xù fā jué àn fā xiàn chǎng de xiàn suǒ
The police continue to unearth clues at the crime scene.
Tips for using 发掘
- In conversational Chinese, this verb usually highlights deliberate search or sustained effort, so it can describe uncovering an old story or bringing out a person's talent.