明明

míng míng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Adverb Common

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Definitions

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

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Word relationships

Related words

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

Synonyms

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• 分明 fēn míng 分明 fēn míng clear 界限清楚，或明显确实: clear

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.

Grammar

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HSK 2.0 Level 6+ HSK 3.0 Level 6+ 6 min

Mood Adverbs 干脆 and 明明

Use 干脆 to make a quick “let’s just…” decision and 明明 to point out a clear fact that someone is ignoring.

Reading: míng míng Open guide

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 明 míng: bright