明显 (míng xiǎn) — clear; obvious; distinct
Definition
明显 describes a difference, change, or trait that is easy to see — stronger than 清楚 ('clear to perceive/understand') and more objective/neutral than 显然 ('evidently', often with a hint of contrast).
adjective
clearobviousdistinct
Examples
- 明显。Zhè jiàn shì hěn míng xiǎn.This matter is very obvious.
- 明显？Nǐ wèi shén me yào shuō zhè me míng xiǎn de huà?Why did you say such an obvious thing?
- 明显。Tā de guān diǎn yuè lái yuè míng xiǎn le.His viewpoint is becoming increasingly obvious.
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