明显

míng xiǎn

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Adjective Very common

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Definitions

1. clear
2. distinct
3. obvious

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 模糊 mó hu 模糊 mó hu vague unclear, blurry: vague

Synonyms

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• 显著 xiǎn zhù 显著 xiǎn zhù outstanding notable, obvious: outstanding

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 很 (hěn) to mean 'very obvious', e.g., 很明显 (hěn míngxiǎn).

Grammar

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HSK 2.0 Level 6+ HSK 3.0 Level 6+ 8 min

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Example Sentences

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我们在技术方面有 明显 的优势。

We have a clear advantage in technology.

这种药的功效很 明显 。

The efficacy of this medicine is very obvious.

这两种文化的反差非常 明显 。

The contrast between these two cultures is very obvious.

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Child Words of 明显

• 显 显 xiǎn: to make visible
• 明 明 míng: bright