明显

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Meaning and Usage

明显” means 'clear' or 'obvious' and is used to describe something that can be easily perceived or understood without doubt. It often modifies nouns or verbs to emphasize the clarity or evident nature of a fact, change, or characteristic.

Common Contexts

It is frequently used in everyday conversation to point out mistakes, changes in conditions, or differences in behavior. For example, you might say “错误明显” (the mistake is obvious) or “变化明显” (the change is clear).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 明显错误 (obvious mistake): used to highlight a clear fault.
  • 明显 (clearly become colder): to describe a noticeable change in weather.
  • 明显... (noticeably better than...): to compare improvements.

Nuances

Using “明显” implies that the speaker expects the listener to easily recognize the fact or change without needing further explanation. It is more formal and precise than just saying “清楚” (very clear).

Common Confusion

Do not confuse “明显” with “清楚”. While both mean clear, “明显” emphasizes perceptible evidence or obviousness, often visible or measurable, whereas “清楚” focuses more on clarity of understanding or hearing.

Example Sentences

His mistake is very clear; everyone can see it.

The weather has clearly become colder; remember to wear more clothes.

His attitude is noticeably much better than before.