Basic Meaning
adj
Often used to describe light, the sky, or objects that are well-lit.
bright (opposite of dark)
亮(跟“暗”相对)。
Words:
明月灯火通明明亮天明明朗
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
暗
Sentences:
- 这个房间的灯光很明亮。The lighting in this room is very bright.
- 今晚的月亮很明。The moon is very bright tonight.
adj
Refers to clarity in meaning or understanding, not physical brightness.
clear; understandable
明白,清楚。
Words:
Sentences:
- 他的说明很简明。His explanation is very clear and concise.
- 这个问题很分明。This issue is very clear-cut.
adj
Used for things that are overt or explicitly stated.
open; public; not hidden
公开;显露在外;不隐蔽。
Words:
明说明令明沟明码标价明枪暗箭
Antonyms:
暗
Sentences:
- 他明说了自己的想法。He openly stated his thoughts.
- 商店明码标价。The store clearly marks the prices.
adj
Describes a person's ability to discern or understand situations.
sharp-eyed; perceptive; able to see things clearly
眼光敏锐;能够看清事物现象。
Words:
英明耳聪目明眼明手快高明精明
Sentences:
- 她眼明手快,抓住了机会。She is sharp-eyed and quick-handed, seizing the opportunity.
- 这位领导很英明。This leader is very wise and perceptive.
adj
Often used in moral or ethical contexts, implying goodness or integrity.
bright; righteous; honorable
光明。
Words:
弃暗投明明人不做暗事
Sentences:
- 他弃暗投明,加入了我们。He abandoned the dark and turned to the bright, joining us.
- 明人不做暗事。An honorable person does not do underhanded things.
n
Used in medical or descriptive contexts related to sight.
vision; eyesight
视觉。
Words:
双目失明复明失明
Sentences:
- 他双目失明,需要帮助。He has lost his vision in both eyes and needs help.
- 手术后,她恢复了视力,重见光明。After the surgery, she regained her eyesight and saw the light again.
v
A verb form meaning to grasp or know something.
to understand; to comprehend
明白;懂得。
Words:
Sentences:
- 我明白了你的意思。I understand what you mean.
- 他深明大义,做出了正确的决定。He deeply understands the greater good and made the right decision.
v
Formal or literary usage, often in written contexts.
to indicate; to show (literary)
〈书〉表明;显示。
Words:
开宗明义明志表明
Sentences:
- 这篇文章开宗明义,点明了主题。This article states its purpose clearly from the beginning, highlighting the theme.
- 他写诗以明志。He writes poetry to express his aspirations.
adv
Used to emphasize that something is evident or known.
adverb, clearly; obviously
副词,明明。
Words:
明明明知故问
Sentences:
- 他明明知道答案,却不说。He clearly knows the answer, but he won't say it.
- 你明知故问,太调皮了。You're asking even though you know the answer, that's too mischievous.
n
Commonly used with time-related words like 日, 年, 天.
next (in time, e.g., tomorrow, next year)
次于今年、今天的。
Sentences:
- 我们明天去公园。We are going to the park tomorrow.
- 明年我要学习中文。Next year, I will study Chinese.
n
Religious or superstitious term, often in fixed expressions.
deity; god; spirit (in superstition)
神明,迷信称神灵。
Words:
神明灵明
Sentences:
- 古人相信神明保佑。Ancient people believed that deities would protect them.
adj
Literary usage, describing scenery or appearance.
bright and beautiful; splendid (literary)
〈书〉亮丽。
Words:
山明水秀艳明鲜明
Sentences:
- 这里的风景山明水秀。The scenery here is bright and beautiful with clear mountains and rivers.
- 她的衣服颜色很鲜明。Her clothes have very bright and vivid colors.
n
Refers to intellectual or perceptive capacity, often in proverbs.
insight; discernment; cognitive ability (literary)
〈书〉认识能力。
Words:
先见之明知人之明自知之明
Sentences:
- 他有知人之明,能识别人才。He has the insight to recognize talent.
- 自知之明很重要。Self-awareness is very important.
Writing & Component
Radical日
Structureleft_right
Stroke Count8
Strokes丨𠃍一一丿𠃌一一
