Definition
明码 is a noun with two distinct but related senses. In telecommunications, it means "plain code" (as opposed to a secret code). In commerce, it refers to a clearly marked price — you'll see it in phrases like 明码标价 (clearly marked prices) and 明码实价 (fixed, no‑haggle price).
n.
clearly marked pricemarked priceplain code (as opposed to encrypted or secret code)
Examples
- 明码，。Zhè jiā diàn de shāngpǐn dōu shì míng mǎ biāo jià, bú huì luàn shōu fèi.All goods in this store have clearly marked prices, no arbitrary charges.
- 明码。Jiù shì diànbào shǐyòng míng mǎ hé mìmǎ liǎng zhǒng fāngshì.Old-style telegrams used both plain code and secret code.
- 明码，。Wǒmen shíxíng míng mǎ shí jià, bù jiǎng jià.We practice fixed prices, no bargaining.
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