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明明

míng míng
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Adverb Common

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Definitions

  1. 1. obviously
  2. 2. plainly
  3. 3. undoubtedly
  4. 4. definitely

Word relationships

Related words

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偏偏
piān piān

(indicates that sth turns out just the opposite of what one would wish) unfortunately

表示转折，与实际期望相反，常与“明明”连用

Synonyms

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分明
fēn míng

clear

界限清楚，或明显确实

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Often followed by 却/但/还 to express contrast with reality; without these, the contradiction may be unclear.

Formality

Predominantly used in spoken and informal written Chinese; less common in formal registers.

Example Sentences

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明明 是他错了，他却不承认。
Obviously he was wrong, but he won't admit it.

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Child Words of 明明

明
míng

bright