Definition
昭然若揭 is a four-character idiom meaning 'abundantly clear' or 'plainly evident'. It literally describes something so obvious that it's like it has been uncovered or revealed. You can use it to emphasize that a fact, truth, or someone's intention is unmistakably clear, often in a negative context (e.g., a lie, a hidden motive). It typically functions as a predicate or attribute in a sentence.
f.e.
abundantly clearplainly evident(of truth, facts, or intentions) obvious to all
Examples
- 昭然若揭,。Tā de huǎngyán zhāo rán ruò jiē, shéi dōu néng kàn chūlái.His lie is abundantly clear; anyone can see it.
- 昭然若揭,。Zhēnxiàng zhāo rán ruò jiē, wúxū zài jiěshì.The truth is plainly evident; no further explanation is needed.
- 昭然若揭,。Tā de yěxīn zhāo rán ruò jiē, dàjiā dōu xīn zhī dù míng.His ambition is obvious to all; everyone knows it well.
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