Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
透明
tòumíng
Description
透明的意思是可以看穿的，光可以通过。
"透明" means something that can be seen through, allowing light to pass.
玻璃和水都是透明的东西。
Glass and water are both transparent things.
Meanings
透明tòumíng
transparent; clear; see-through
这个杯子是透明的。
This cup is transparent.
透明tòumíng
open and honest (e.g. process, information)
公司的管理很透明。
The company's management is very transparent.
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Notes
- Etymology
透 means 'to penetrate/pass through' + 明 'bright/clear', literally 'light passes through'.
- Nuance
also used figuratively for fairness and openness, like 'transparent government'.
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