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明白 — meaning in English

meihaku

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English meaning

  • apparent adj Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
  • clear adj Transparent, or free of clouds, mist, or obstruction.
  • distinct adj Clearly different or separate from something else.
  • explicit adj Stated clearly and in detail, leaving nothing implied.
  • express verb To communicate a thought, feeling, or idea in words or actions.
  • manifest adj Clear and obvious to see or understand.
  • outright adv Completely and without reservation; entirely.
  • undeniable adjective So clearly true that it cannot reasonably be argued against.

Senses

明白 is used for these senses in English:

  • apparent Clear or manifest to the understanding; plain; evident; obvious; known; palpable; indubitable.
  • clear Free of ambiguity or doubt; easily understood.
  • distinct Capable of being perceived very clearly.
  • explicit Very specific, clear, or detailed. [from 1609]
  • express Truly depicted; exactly resembling.
  • manifest Obvious to the understanding; apparent to the mind; easily apprehensible; plain; not obscure or hidden.
  • outright (informal) Blatantly; inexcusably; unambiguously.
  • undeniable Irrefutable, or impossible to deny.

apparent — full definition

  1. adj Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
  2. adj Seeming to be true, though possibly not; as it appears rather than as it truly is.

clear — full definition

  1. adj Transparent, or free of clouds, mist, or obstruction.
  2. adj Easy to understand, see, or hear; free of ambiguity.
  3. verb To remove obstacles or unwanted items so something becomes open or unobstructed.
  4. verb To officially free someone from suspicion, blame, or an obligation.

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