鲜明

xiān míng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

1. bright
2. clear-cut
3. distinct

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 模糊 mó hu 模糊 mó hu vague Opposite of distinct or clear-cut: vague

Related words

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• 对比 duì bǐ 对比 duì bǐ to contrast Related to clear contrast: to contrast

Synonyms

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• 鲜艳 xiān yàn 鲜艳 xiān yàn bright-colored; gaily-colored Describing bright colors: bright-colored; gaily-colored
• 鲜活 xiān huó 鲜活 xiān huó vivid Vivid and lively, similar in figurative use: vivid

Usage notes

Collocations

鲜明 is commonly paired with 立场 (stance) or 对比 (contrast), e.g., 立场鲜明 (a clear stance).

Common mistakes

Do not use 鲜明 to describe physical brightness like a light; it refers to abstract clarity or vividness.

Example Sentences

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他的观点很 鲜明 。

His viewpoint is very clear.

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Words Containing 鲜明

• 旗帜鲜明 旗帜鲜明 qí zhì xiān míng: to show one's colors
• 轮廓鲜明 轮廓鲜明 lún kuò xiān míng: sharp image
• 鲜明个性 鲜明个性 xiān míng gè xìng: individuality

Child Words of 鲜明

• 鲜 鲜 xiān: fresh
• 鲜 鲜 xiǎn: few
• 明 明 míng: bright