不言自明 (bú) — self-evident, obvious without being said
Definition
A four-character idiom (chengyu) meaning 'self-evident' — something so clear it does not need to be stated aloud. Used to underline that a conclusion speaks for itself, often with a slightly formal, written tone.
idiom
self-evidentobvious without being said
Examples
- 不言自明。Zhè jiàn shì de jié guǒ bú.The result of this matter is self-evident.
- 不言自明，。Tā de lǐ yóu bú, bù xū yào duō jiě shì.His reasons are self-evident; no need for much explanation.
- 不言自明。Zhè ge wèn tí de dá àn bú.The answer to this question is self-evident.
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