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明明
míngmíng
Description
"明明"用来强调事实很清楚，可是结果和你想的不一样。
"明明" is used to emphasize that the fact is clear, but the result is different from what you expected.
我们常常在说话时用它来表示不满或者奇怪。
We often use "明明" in speech to express dissatisfaction or surprise.
Meanings
明明míngmíng
clearly; obviously (though something contradicts it)
他明明知道，却说不知道。
He clearly knows but says he doesn't.
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Notes
- Nuance
明明 often pairs with 却/可是 to show a surprising contradiction with the obvious fact.
- Etymology
reduplication of 明 (bright/clear) intensifying the sense of obviousness.
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