B1 adjective Neutral

明显

/miŋ˧˥ ɕjɛn˨˩˦/

Easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.

Examples

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1

他的进步非常明显。

His progress is very obvious.

2

该实验的结果显示出明显的趋势。

The results of the experiment show a clear trend.

3

由于明显的理由,我们拒绝了该提议。

For obvious reasons, we rejected the proposal.

Word Family

Verb
显现
Adverb
明显地
Adjective
明显
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Memory Tip

明 (bright) + 显 (show) = showing brightly/clearly.

Quick Quiz

这种药的治疗效果非常___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 明显

Examples

1

他的进步非常明显。

everyday

His progress is very obvious.

2

该实验的结果显示出明显的趋势。

academic

The results of the experiment show a clear trend.

3

由于明显的理由,我们拒绝了该提议。

formal

For obvious reasons, we rejected the proposal.

4

市场需求的增长并不明显。

business

The growth in market demand is not obvious.

5

这太明显了,谁都能看出来。

informal

This is so obvious, anyone can see it.

Word Family

Verb
显现
Adverb
明显地
Adjective
明显

Common Collocations

明显的差异 obvious difference
明显的优势 obvious advantage
效果明显 obvious effect
明显的错误 obvious mistake
变得明显 to become apparent

Common Phrases

显而易见

obviously/it's clear that

对比明显

sharp contrast

不言而喻

goes without saying

Often Confused With

明显 vs 显著

显著 is more formal and often implies a large or remarkable degree of something.

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Usage Notes

Useful for describing data changes and comparisons in IELTS Writing Task 1.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse '明显' (obvious) with '明确' (clear/definite instructions).

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Memory Tip

明 (bright) + 显 (show) = showing brightly/clearly.

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Word Origin

'明' means bright/clear, '显' means to show or manifest.

Grammar Patterns

明显的 + Noun ...非常明显

Quick Quiz

这种药的治疗效果非常___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 明显

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