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明明
míngmíng
Description
"明明"用来强调事情本来就是这样，可是结果却不一样。
"明明" is used to emphasize that things are supposed to be a certain way, but the result is different.
说话的人常常有点不满或者觉得奇怪。
Speakers often feel a bit dissatisfied or find it strange.
Meanings
明明míngmíng
clearly; obviously (often with a contrasting result)
你明明知道，为什么不告诉我？
You clearly know, so why didn't you tell me?
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
明明 usually sets up a contrast — 'clearly X, yet Y' — showing surprise or complaint.
- Etymology
reduplication of 明 (bright, clear) for emphasis.
In videos
“你明明觉得这句话看起来很简单”
“会觉得她明明可以有很好的生活”
“就是你，欸，明明就是台语，”
“明明知道他喜欢好东西”
“你明明知道的。”
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