Word: 发掘 (fājué) Traditional: 發掘 发掘 dictionary entry fājué to excavate; to explore; to unearth; to tap into Full dictionary entry for 发掘 Example sentences using 发掘 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 考古队正在发掘古墓。 Kǎogǔ duì zhèngzài fājué gǔmù. The archaeological team is excavating an ancient tomb. 记者发掘出了真相。 Jìzhě fājué chūle zhēnxiàng. The reporter unearthed the truth.