§ Basic Usage: Adjective
显而易见 (xiǎnéryìjiàn) is an idiom that functions primarily as an adjective, meaning 'obvious' or 'evident.' It's often used to describe situations, facts, or conclusions that are easily seen or understood.
- SYNONYMS
- 明显 (míngxiǎn): obvious, clear
- 清楚 (qīngchǔ): clear, distinct
You can place it directly before the noun it modifies, though this is less common for idioms, or more frequently, after a verb like '是 (shì)' (to be) or '变得 (biànde)' (to become).
这是显而易见的道理。(This is an obvious truth/principle.)
这个问题显而易见。(This problem is obvious.)
§ As an Adverbial Phrase
显而易见 can also be used adverbially, often at the beginning of a sentence or clause, to mean 'obviously' or 'evidently.' When used this way, it sets the tone for the statement that follows, indicating that what is being said is clearly true.
- COMMON PHRASES
- 显而易见，... (Xiǎnéryìjiàn, ...): Obviously, ...
- 这显而易见。(This is obvious.) - This sentence structure is very common.
显而易见，他不想和我们合作。(Obviously, he doesn't want to cooperate with us.)
她迟到了，显而易见。(She was late, obviously.)
§ Emphasizing Obviousness
You can strengthen the sense of obviousness by using '很 (hěn)' before it, although 显而易见 itself already carries a strong meaning of 'very obvious.'
结果很显而易见。(The result is very obvious.)
§ Common Sentence Patterns
Here are some typical ways 显而易见 fits into sentences:
- Subject + 是 + 显而易见 的 + Noun (less common)
- Subject + 显而易见 (as a predicate)
- 显而易见，+ Sentence (as an adverbial opener)
- It is 显而易见 + that... (e.g., 显而易见，他撒谎了。- It's obvious that he lied.)
他的意图显而易见。(His intention is obvious.)
显而易见，这是最好的选择。(Obviously, this is the best choice.)
Alright, let's talk about 显而易见 (xiǎn ér yì jiàn). This isn't just a word you'll find in textbooks; it's something you'll hear often in everyday Chinese, especially in more formal or slightly more serious contexts. It means 'obvious' or 'evident.' Think of it as a way to say, 'it's clear to everyone' or 'there's no doubt about it.'
§ What 显而易见 Means
- Definition
- Obvious; evident; plain to see.
When something is 显而易见, it's so clear that you don't even need to explain it. Everyone can understand it just by looking or hearing it. It's often used to emphasize a point that you feel is very clear.
§ At Work
In a work setting, 显而易见 is quite common. You might use it in meetings, presentations, or when discussing project progress. It helps to state something as a clear fact that everyone should acknowledge.
这次的市场调研结果显而易见，我们需要调整策略。(The results of this market research are obvious, we need to adjust our strategy.)
他的工作态度有问题，这显而易见。(His work attitude has problems, this is obvious.)
§ In Academic or School Settings
When you're in school or discussing academic topics, 显而易见 is useful for pointing out facts or conclusions that are not up for debate. It adds a certain weight to your statements.
从实验结果来看，这种理论是显而易见正确的。(From the experimental results, this theory is obviously correct.)
他没有认真学习，考试没通过是显而易见的。(He didn't study seriously, it's obvious he didn't pass the exam.)
§ In News and Current Events
You'll frequently encounter 显而易见 in news reports, commentaries, and discussions about current events. It helps to frame situations as clear-cut and undeniable.
全球变暖的影响显而易见，我们必须采取行动。(The effects of global warming are obvious, we must take action.)
这位政治家的言行不一，显而易见他不可信。(This politician's words and actions don't match, it's obvious he's not trustworthy.)
§ How to Use It
You can use 显而易见 as an adjective or an adverb. It often appears before a verb or at the beginning of a clause. Here are a few structures:
Subject + 显而易见 + 是/有/等等 (Subject + obviously + is/has/etc.)
这/那 + 显而易见 + 是 (This/That + obviously + is)
显而易见地 + Verb (Obviously + Verb)
Remember, 显而易见 is a stronger way to say 'obvious.' It implies a certainty and a lack of ambiguity. So, when you want to make a firm statement about something being very clear, this is your word.
재미있는 사실
This idiom is fairly straightforward in its meaning, reflecting exactly what its individual characters suggest. It's often used when something is so clear that it requires no further explanation.
발음 가이드
- Not pronouncing the 'r' in 'ér' (而) as a separate syllable, or dropping it entirely.
- Mispronouncing 'xiǎn' (显) with an 'sh' sound instead of 'x'.
수준별 예문
很显然，她生气了。
Obviously, she is angry.
这很简单，显而易见。
This is very simple, obvious.
他的谎言显而易见。
His lies are obvious.
结果显而易见。
The result is obvious.
她很累，这显而易见。
She is very tired, this is obvious.
问题显而易见。
The problem is obvious.
显而易见，他喜欢她。
Obviously, he likes her.
答案显而易见。
The answer is obvious.
显而易见，学好一门新语言需要时间和努力。
Clearly, learning a new language takes time and effort.
As an adverbial phrase at the beginning of a sentence.
他脸上的表情显而易见地表达了他的不满。
The expression on his face obviously showed his displeasure.
Used as an adverb to modify a verb.
这个问题很简单，答案显而易见。
This problem is very simple, the answer is obvious.
Used as an adjective to describe a noun.
显而易见，他们对这个计划有不同的看法。
It's obvious that they have different opinions on this plan.
As an adverbial phrase at the beginning of a sentence.
她的才华显而易见，很快就得到了认可。
Her talent was obvious and quickly recognized.
Used as an adjective to describe a noun.
显而易见，这种方法是无效的。
Clearly, this method is ineffective.
As an adverbial phrase at the beginning of a sentence.
会议的结果显而易见地影响了公司的未来。
The outcome of the meeting obviously affected the company's future.
Used as an adverb to modify a verb.
他撒谎了，这一点显而易见。
He lied, this point is obvious.
Used at the end of a sentence to emphasize the obviousness.
数据分析结果显而易见地表明，市场对我们新产品的需求强劲。
The data analysis results obviously show strong market demand for our new product.
显而易见地 (xiǎn'ér yìjiàn de) acts as an adverb, modifying the verb 表明 (biǎomíng - to show/indicate).
他脸上的笑容显而易见地透露出他对成功的喜悦。
The smile on his face evidently revealed his joy at success.
显而易见地透露 (xiǎn'ér yìjiàn de tòulù) means 'obviously revealed'.
虽然他试图掩饰，但他的紧张显而易见。
Although he tried to hide it, his nervousness was obvious.
显而易见 (xiǎn'ér yìjiàn) functions as a predicate adjective here, describing the nervousness.
显而易见，这是一个需要我们立即解决的紧迫问题。
It is obvious that this is an urgent problem that we need to solve immediately.
显而易见 (xiǎn'ér yìjiàn) can introduce a clause, indicating that what follows is obvious.
他们之间的分歧显而易见，难以调和。
The differences between them are obvious and difficult to reconcile.
难以调和 (nányǐ tiáohé) means 'difficult to reconcile'.
改革带来的积极影响显而易见，改变了人们的生活。
The positive impact brought by the reform is obvious, changing people's lives.
积极影响 (jījí yǐngxiǎng) means 'positive impact'.
从他疲惫的神情来看，他昨晚熬夜了，这显而易见。
From his tired expression, it's obvious he stayed up late last night.
从...来看 (cóng...lái kàn) means 'from...it seems/looks like'.
他的专业知识和经验显而易见，让他成为团队中不可或缺的一员。
His professional knowledge and experience are obvious, making him an indispensable member of the team.
不可或缺 (bùkě huòquē) means 'indispensable'.
문장 패턴
显而易见，[情况/事实]
显而易见，他撒谎了。 (Xiǎn'ér yì jiàn, tā sāhuǎng le.) - It's obvious that he lied.
[情况/事实] 是显而易见的。
他的成功是显而易见的。 (Tā de chénggōng shì xiǎn'ér yì jiàn de.) - His success is obvious.
这[事情/问题]显而易见。
这个问题显而易见。 (Zhège wèntí xiǎn'ér yì jiàn.) - This problem is obvious.
对[某人]来说，[情况/事实]是显而易见的。
对他来说，这个决定是显而易见的。 (Duì tā lái shuō, zhège juédìng shì xiǎn'ér yì jiàn de.) - For him, this decision was obvious.
어원
显 (xiǎn) means 'to show, to display, obvious', 而 (ér) is a conjunction similar to 'and' or 'but', 易 (yì) means 'easy', and 见 (jiàn) means 'to see'.
원래 의미: The original meaning is 'obvious and easy to see'.
Sino-Tibetan, Sinitic, Chinese.문화적 맥락
<p>"显而易见" is a common and versatile idiom in Chinese, frequently used in both spoken and written contexts to describe situations or facts that are undeniably clear. It's a useful phrase to have in your vocabulary because it provides a concise way to express certainty and clarity, much like 'it's obvious' or 'it's self-evident' in English.</p>
셀프 테스트 42 질문
这个苹果___。
We need a verb to complete the sentence 'This apple is'. '是' means 'is/am/are'.
我___饭。
'饭' means 'rice/meal', so we use '吃' (to eat) with it.
他___学生。
'学生' means 'student'. To say 'He is a student', we use '是'.
你___什么？
To ask 'What is your name?', we use '叫' (to be called).
我___水。
'水' means 'water', so we use '喝' (to drink) with it.
她___中国人。
To say 'She is Chinese', we use '是'.
这个答案很___。
Here, 清楚 (qīngchǔ) means clear or obvious, fitting the context of a straightforward answer.
外面下雨了，___就能看见。
一眼 (yīyǎn) means 'at a glance', implying it's very easy to see that it's raining.
他的意思是___，你明白吗？
清楚 (qīngchǔ) works well here to say his meaning is clear or obvious.
这件事的对错___。
很明显 (hěn míngxiǎn) means very obvious, which fits the context of the right and wrong of an event.
你这样做不对，这是很___的事情。
明显 (míngxiǎn) means obvious, so it's an obvious thing that what you did was wrong.
她很生气，___她不喜欢。
所以 (suǒyǐ) means 'therefore' or 'so', indicating that her being angry makes it obvious she doesn't like something.
Choose the sentence where “显而易见” is used correctly:
“显而易见” means obvious or evident, and is typically used to describe a situation or fact, like a problem being obvious. It's not usually used to describe how someone performs an action.
Which of the following is closest in meaning to “显而易见”?
“显而易见” means that something is very clear and easy to understand or see.
The boss's anger was ___.
The context implies something that is clearly visible or perceivable. “显而易见” fits this meaning perfectly.
If something is “显而易见”, it means it's hard to notice.
“显而易见” means easy to notice, or obvious, not hard to notice.
When you say a solution is “显而易见”, you mean it's very clear.
“显而易见” indicates clarity and obviousness. So, an obvious solution is a clear one.
You can use “显而易见” to describe a very difficult math problem.
“显而易见” describes something that is obvious and easy to understand, not difficult. A difficult math problem would be the opposite.
The speaker is saying something is very obvious.
The speaker is talking about a problem that is clear.
The speaker is talking about someone's success.
Read this aloud:
这显而易见。
Focus: xiǎn'éryìjiàn
당신의 답변:
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Read this aloud:
答案显而易见。
Focus: dá'àn xiǎn'éryìjiàn
당신의 답변:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Read this aloud:
他们的不同显而易见。
Focus: tāmen de bùtóng xiǎn'éryìjiàn
당신의 답변:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Use "显而易见" in a sentence to describe something that is very easy to see or understand.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
他今天迟到了，显而易见他没有听到闹钟。
Write a sentence describing a clear and undeniable fact using "显而易见".
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Sample answer
这个问题的答案显而易见，不需要多说。
Describe a situation where someone's feelings are very obvious, using "显而易见".
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
她显而易见很不开心，因为她一句话也没说。
为什么说小明知道自己犯了错？
Read this passage:
小明没有做作业，所以老师很生气。小明很害怕。显而易见，小明知道自己犯了错。
为什么说小明知道自己犯了错？
文章中提到'显而易见，小明知道自己犯了错'，并且他很害怕，这表明他清楚自己的错误。
文章中提到'显而易见，小明知道自己犯了错'，并且他很害怕，这表明他清楚自己的错误。
根据短文，显而易见的事情是什么？
Read this passage:
天气预报说今天会下雨，但是很多人没有带伞。现在外面下起了大雨。显而易见，他们应该带伞。
根据短文，显而易见的事情是什么？
文章结尾明确指出'显而易见，他们应该带伞。'
文章结尾明确指出'显而易见，他们应该带伞。'
显而易见地，这家商店的未来会怎样？
Read this passage:
这家商店的商品质量不好，价格也很高。顾客越来越少。显而易见，这家商店的生意不会好。
显而易见地，这家商店的未来会怎样？
短文中提到'显而易见，这家商店的生意不会好。'
短文中提到'显而易见，这家商店的生意不会好。'
Describe a situation where the solution to a problem was 显而易见.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
这个问题的答案显而易见，我们只需要改变一下策略就可以了。 (The answer to this problem was obvious, we just needed to change our strategy.)
Write a short paragraph about something in daily life that is 显而易见 but often overlooked.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
空气对我们生存的重要性显而易见，但我们常常忽略它的存在。 (The importance of air to our survival is obvious, but we often overlook its existence.)
Imagine you are giving advice to a friend. Use 显而易见 to explain why a certain course of action is the best.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
你应该多锻炼，这对你的健康显而易见是最好的。 (You should exercise more; it's obviously the best for your health.)
为什么他没通过考试？ (Why didn't he pass the exam?)
Read this passage:
他考试没通过，原因显而易见：他根本没复习。 (He didn't pass the exam, and the reason was obvious: he didn't review at all.)
为什么他没通过考试？ (Why didn't he pass the exam?)
文章中明确提到“他根本没复习”是原因。 (The passage clearly states 'he didn't review at all' as the reason.)
文章中明确提到“他根本没复习”是原因。 (The passage clearly states 'he didn't review at all' as the reason.)
根据这段话，这个公司成功的可能性如何？ (According to this passage, what is the possibility of this company's success?)
Read this passage:
这个公司的目标很明确，成功的可能性显而易见。 (This company's goals are clear, and the possibility of success is obvious.)
根据这段话，这个公司成功的可能性如何？ (According to this passage, what is the possibility of this company's success?)
“成功的可能性显而易见”表示可能性很大。 ('The possibility of success is obvious' indicates a high possibility.)
“成功的可能性显而易见”表示可能性很大。 ('The possibility of success is obvious' indicates a high possibility.)
为什么在交流时需要特别注意？ (Why is special attention needed during communication?)
Read this passage:
那两个国家之间的文化差异显而易见，因此交流时需要特别注意。 (The cultural differences between those two countries are obvious, so special attention is needed during communication.)
为什么在交流时需要特别注意？ (Why is special attention needed during communication?)
文章中提到“文化差异显而易见”是需要特别注意的原因。 (The passage mentions 'cultural differences are obvious' as the reason for needing special attention.)
文章中提到“文化差异显而易见”是需要特别注意的原因。 (The passage mentions 'cultural differences are obvious' as the reason for needing special attention.)
Arrange the words to form a coherent sentence: 'This problem is obvious.'
Arrange the words to form a coherent sentence: 'His intention became obvious.'
Arrange the words to form a coherent sentence: 'The secret to success is obvious hard work.'
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