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分明

fēnmíng

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“分明”常常用来说事情很清楚,或者表示自己觉得明明是这样。

"分明" is often used to say that something is very clear, or to express that one feels it is obviously so.

Meanings

分明fēnmíng

clear; distinct

这两件事要分得分明。

These two matters must be clearly distinguished.

分明fēnmíng

clearly; obviously (adverb of certainty)

你分明知道,却不告诉我。

You clearly know, but you don't tell me.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    分 (divide/distinguish) + 明 (bright/clear), literally 'clearly distinguished'.

  • Nuance

    as an adverb, 分明 often carries a tone of complaint or insistence.

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