明白

• 拼音: míng bai
• 汉字拆解: 明 = 日 (sun) + 月 (moon), meaning bright; 白 = pictograph meaning white or clear

含义

To understand; clear; obvious. Used both as a verb meaning 'to understand' and an adjective meaning 'clear.'

A very versatile word used in daily life. As a verb, it means to comprehend or grasp. As an adjective, it describes something clear and easy to understand. Commonly used in questions to check comprehension.

例句

1. 你明白了吗？
2. 我明白你的意思。
3. 老师说得很明白。

用法指南

语境: learning, everyday

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 我明白了，谢谢你。(I understand now, thank you.)
• 这件事我不太明白。(I don't quite understand this matter.)

错误说法

• 我明白了这个字。(Unnatural with 了 + object — say 我看明白了这个字 or 这个字我明白了)

起源与历史

A compound of 明 (bright, from 日 sun + 月 moon) and 白 (white/clear). Together they suggest 'bright and clear' — easy to see and understand.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal