明显

• 拼音: míng xiǎn
• 汉字拆解: 明 = 日 (sun) + 月 (moon), meaning bright; 显 = 日 (sun) + 页 (head/page), meaning to appear visibly

含义

Obvious; evident; clear. Describes something easily perceived or noticed.

One of the most common adjectives for describing noticeable changes, differences, or effects. Often paired with 很 or 非常 for emphasis. Can also function as an adverb meaning 'obviously' (他明显累了 = He is obviously tired). Used across all registers.

例句

1. 他的汉语水平有了明显的提高。
2. 这两幅画的区别非常明显。
3. 天气明显变冷了，大家都穿上了厚外套。

用法指南

语境: daily life, observation, comparison

语气: objective

正确说法

• 效果很明显。(The effect is very obvious.)
• 他明显不高兴。(He is obviously unhappy.)

错误说法

• 这道数学题的答案明显是三。(Avoid 明显 for logical deductions — use 显然 instead. 明显 is best for observable, perceptible differences.)

起源与历史

明 means bright (sun + moon); 显 means to appear or show, from 日 (sun) over a scene becoming visible. Together they mean brightly visible — obvious.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal