B1 adverb Neutral 1 min read

明显地

míngxiǎn de /mɪŋˈɕjɛn.tə/

Use '明显地' to emphasize that something is very clear and easy to see or understand.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Clearly visible or understandable.
  • Emphasizes the obvious nature of something.
  • Used to highlight clear facts or situations.

Overview

“明显地”是一个常用的副词,用于描述事物以一种非常清楚、容易被察觉或理解的方式呈现。它强调了事物的显而易见性,表明其存在、特征或状态无需怀疑或进一步的探究。这个词的使用可以为句子增添强调意味,使表达更加直接和有力。

“明显地”通常放在句子的开头,用来引出或强调接下来的内容。

有时,它也会放在句子的结尾,用来评论整个情况的显而易见性。

“明显地”可以与各种形容词、动词或句子连用,以表达清晰的程度。

工作场合:描述项目进展、问题或结果的清晰状态。

“Clearly”和“明显地”在很多情况下可以互换使用,都表示清晰易懂。但“clearly”有时更侧重于听觉或理解上的清晰,而“明显地”更侧重于视觉上的可见或事实上的显而易见。

“Evidently”强调的是有证据表明某事是真实的,从证据推断出来的明显性。

“Obviously”与“明显地”非常接近,都表示某事显而易见,无需解释。在很多语境下可以互换,但“obviously”可能带有一点点“理所当然”的意味。

Examples

1

这次考试他准备得很充分,成绩明显地提高了很多。

everyday

He was well-prepared for this exam, and his grades improved significantly.

2

根据最新的数据分析,公司今年的盈利能力明显地增强了。

formal

According to the latest data analysis, the company's profitability has clearly strengthened this year.

3

他脸上那种不情愿的表情,明显地写着“我不想去”。

informal

The reluctant expression on his face clearly showed, 'I don't want to go'.

4

研究结果明显地表明,该疗法对降低血压有效。

academic

The research findings clearly indicate that the therapy is effective in lowering blood pressure.

Common Collocations

明显地提高 improve significantly
明显地增加 increase markedly
明显地下降 decrease obviously
明显地看出 clearly see

Common Phrases

很明显

very obvious

显而易见

self-evident

一目了然

obvious at a glance

Often Confused With

明显地 vs 清楚地

'清楚地' (qīngchǔ de) often refers to clarity in understanding, hearing, or seeing, while '明显地' (míngxiǎn de) emphasizes something being readily apparent or conspicuous.

明显地 vs 显而易见

'显而易见' (xiǎn'ér'yìjiàn) is an idiom meaning 'obvious' or 'self-evident'. It functions more like an adjective phrase describing a situation, whereas '明显地' is an adverb modifying a verb or adjective.

Grammar Patterns

明显地 + 动词 (e.g., 明显地提高) 明显地 + 形容词 (e.g., 明显地好) 明显地,+ 句子 (e.g., 明显地,这是个好主意)

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The adverb '明显地' is used to emphasize that something is very clear, easy to perceive, or obvious. It can be placed at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis, or before a verb or adjective it modifies. It is generally neutral in register and suitable for most contexts.


Common Mistakes

Avoid using '明显地' when the meaning is merely 'clearly' in the sense of articulation or understanding; '清楚地' might be more appropriate then. Also, ensure it modifies a verb, adjective, or the entire clause effectively.

Tips

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Emphasize the Obvious

Use '明显地' when you want to stress that something is very clear and requires no further explanation.

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Avoid Overuse

While useful, using '明显地' too frequently can make your language sound repetitive or overly assertive.

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Directness in Expression

In Chinese culture, stating the obvious clearly can sometimes be seen as efficient communication, especially when presenting facts.

Word Origin

The character '明' (míng) means 'bright' or 'clear', and '显' (xiǎn) means 'to appear' or 'to show'. Together, '明显' (míngxiǎn) means 'obvious' or 'clear', and adding '地' (de) makes it an adverb.

Cultural Context

In Chinese communication, directly pointing out something obvious with '明显地' can be efficient, but ensure it doesn't sound condescending depending on the social context and relationship between speakers.

Memory Tip

Think of '明显地' like a spotlight ('明' - bright) shining on something, making it very noticeable ('显' - appear).

Frequently Asked Questions

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“明显地”通常强调的是事物本身非常容易被看见或察觉,侧重于客观的显而易见性。“清楚地”则更广泛,可以指听觉、视觉、理解上的清晰,有时也包含条理分明的意思。

“明显地”可以放在句首,用来引导或强调;也可以放在动词前修饰动作;有时也可放在句末评论情况。具体位置取决于你想强调的重点。

“明显地”适用于各种场合,从日常对话到正式的书面语都可以使用。它能有效地传达某事物的显而易见性。

不一定。“明显地”可以描述客观事实的显而易见,也可以包含说话人的一种判断,认为某事是显而易见的,不需要争论。

Test Yourself

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他的意图______可见,不需要多说。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 明显地

“明显地”表示意图非常清楚,容易被看到,符合句意。

multiple choice

下列哪个句子最能表达“The problem is obviously serious”的意思?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 这个问题明显地很严重。

“明显地很严重”直接翻译并表达了原句中“obviously serious”的含义。

sentence building

请用“明显地”、“进步”、“很大”组成一个句子。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 他的进步明显地很大。

将“明显地”放在动词“进步”前,修饰进步的程度,构成自然表达。选项“明显地,进步很大”也可以,但“他的进步明显地很大”更紧凑。

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