Definition
As an adverb, 分明 (fēn míng) emphasizes that something is clearly true despite a contrary claim or expectation — stronger and more confrontational than 显然 (xiǎn rán, 'obviously'). As an adjective, it means 'clear, distinct' (e.g., clear layers), similar to 清楚 (qīng chu) but often used for boundaries or contrasts.
adjective
cleardistinct
adverb
evidentlyclearly(used to emphasize a fact that contradicts an expectation or claim)
Examples
- 分明，。Tā fēn míng zhīdào jīntiān yào kāihuì, què shuō bù jìde le.He clearly knew there was a meeting today, yet said he didn't remember.
- 分明，。Zhè fēn míng shì nǐ de cuò, búyào tuī gěi biérén.This is clearly your fault; don't blame it on others.
- 分明。Zhè fú shānshuǐ huà céngcì hěn fēn míng.This landscape painting has very distinct layers.
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