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明显 (míngxiǎn) vs 显而易见 (xiǎn’éryìjiàn): use 明显 for something that is clear but may require some thought, while 显而易见 emphasizes that something is obvious without needing further explanation.
Be cautious with the context in which you use 显而易见; it is more suitable for formal discussions or written contexts rather than casual conversation. A common mistake is to use it in a sarcastic tone, which can change its meaning. Collocations include '显而易见的事实' (obvious fact) or '显而易见的理由' (obvious reason).
Although 显而易见 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it exemplifies the type of idiomatic expressions that learners may encounter in higher-level reading materials. Focus on understanding its components and practicing its usage in sentences to gain fluency with idioms.
Learners often confuse 显而易见 with '显然' (xiǎn rán), which also means 'obviously' but is used differently in sentences. For example, saying '这显然是好' (This is obviously good) instead of the more precise '这显而易见是好' can lead to nuances in meaning.
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Idiom Spotlight: 显而易见
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How to say clearly and easy to see (idiom); obviously in Chinese
“clearly and easy to see (idiom); obviously” in Chinese is显而易见
显而易见 is an idiom that means 'clearly and easy to see.' It is used to express that something is obvious or self-evident, often in discussions or arguments to highlight a point that should be apparent to all. This phrase emphasizes clarity and simplicity in understanding an idea or fact.
When to use 显而易见
Be cautious with the context in which you use 显而易见; it is more suitable for formal discussions or written contexts rather than casual conversation. A common mistake is to use it in a sarcastic tone, which can change its meaning. Collocations include '显而易见的事实' (obvious fact) or '显而易见的理由' (obvious reason).
显而易见 or something close to it
明显 (míngxiǎn) vs 显而易见 (xiǎn’éryìjiàn): use 明显 for something that is clear but may require some thought, while 显而易见 emphasizes that something is obvious without needing further explanation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 显而易见 with '显然' (xiǎn rán), which also means 'obviously' but is used differently in sentences. For example, saying '这显然是好' (This is obviously good) instead of the more precise '这显而易见是好' can lead to nuances in meaning.
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While it's more formal, you can still use it in everyday conversation to emphasize something obvious, just be mindful of the context.
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