Definition
讲明 is a verb-resultative complement compound (r.v.): 讲 (speak/explain) + 明 (clear). It means 'to explain something clearly' or 'to make something explicit'. Unlike separable verbs, it can directly take an object (e.g. 讲明情况 'clarify the situation') and is often used in formal or written contexts to introduce conditions, reasons, or positions.
r.v.
to explain clearlyto make clearto state explicitly
Examples
- 讲明。Nǐ bìxū jiǎng míng nǐ de zhēnshí mùdì.You must state your real intention clearly.
- 讲明。Hétong li yǐjīng jiǎng míng le shuāngfāng de zérèn.The contract already clarifies the responsibilities of both parties.
- 讲明，。Tā bǎ jìhuà jiǎng míng zhīhòu, dàjiā cái tóngyì.Only after he explained the plan clearly did everyone agree.
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