显然

• 拼音: xiǎn rán
• 汉字拆解: 显 = 日 (sun) + 业 (simplified component), meaning obvious or apparent; 然 = 灬 (fire) + other components, meaning so or like that

含义

Obviously; evidently; clearly. Indicates that something is apparent or self-evident.

An adverb and adjective used to state that something is clear and beyond doubt. As an adverb, it typically appears at the beginning of a sentence or before the verb. It carries a slightly more formal tone than 明显 and is common in both spoken and written Chinese. Often used to draw a conclusion from observable evidence.

例句

1. 他显然对这个结果不满意。
2. 这个方案显然比那个好。
3. 显然，我们需要更多的时间。

用法指南

语境: analysis, discussion, writing

语气: assertive

正确说法

• 他显然很累了。(He is obviously very tired.)
• 这个问题显然还没有解决。(This problem obviously hasn't been resolved yet.)

错误说法

• 显然地，他来了。(Don't add 地 after 显然 — 显然 functions as an adverb on its own without 地.)

起源与历史

显 means 'apparent' or 'obvious' and 然 means 'so' or 'like that'. Together they express something being clearly the case.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal