显而易见
Grammar & Usage
How it works
This is a four-character idiom (成语 chéngyǔ) functioning as an adjective or adverb. It describes something that is very clear and easy to understand or perceive, often used to emphasize the clarity or undeniable nature of a fact or situation. It can precede a noun or verb, or follow a copula (是).
Sample sentences
他脸上的表情显而易见地表明他很不高兴。
The expression on his face obviously showed that he was very unhappy.
问题的症结所在是显而易见的，我们必须采取行动。
The crux of the problem is obvious; we must take action.
这次改革带来的好处是显而易见的，大家都受益了。
The benefits brought by this reform are evident; everyone has benefited.
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Example
他脸上的表情显而易见地表明他很不高兴。
The expression on his face obviously showed that he was very unhappy.
问题的症结所在是显而易见的，我们必须采取行动。
The crux of the problem is obvious; we must take action.
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