明显
míngxiǎnTraditional: 明顯
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Translation
obvious, clear, evident
Word origin
A compound of 明 (míng, bright, clear) and 显 (xiǎn, to show, apparent), together meaning plainly visible. The simplified 显 derives from the traditional 顯.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 明 (míng, clear) + 显 (xiǎn, apparent)
Stroke order
明
显
Examples
步。
His progress is obvious.
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The difference between the two is clear.
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It is evident that he is lying.
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The weather has clearly turned cold.
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This mistake is obvious.
明显 (míng xiǎn) means obvious, clear or evident. It is used when something can be plainly seen or understood.
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