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秘 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
see 秘魯|秘鲁[Bi4 lu3]
secret; secretary
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secret
secretary
mysterious
secret
secret recipe
secret know-how
first secretary
a treasured rare book
constipation
to hand down secret knowledge from generation to generation within a school or family etc
Notice where 秘 sits in each complete thought.
This is just between you and me.
Source: Tatoeba #813522 · CC BY 2.0 FRYou're the new secretary, aren't you?
Source: Tatoeba #4265187 · CC BY 2.0 FRThis place has a mysterious atmosphere.
Source: Tatoeba #1778272 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe told me a little secret about her.
Source: Tatoeba #9400937 · CC BY 2.0 FRThis is secret between you and me.
Source: Tatoeba #616201 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe let out the secret regarding this matter.
Source: Tatoeba #2324979 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.