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    Expressing 'clear' or 'definite' with 明确 (míngquè)

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    Structure

    Subject + 明确 / 明确 + Noun

    Explanation

    明确 (míngquè) is an adjective meaning "clear," "definite," or "explicit." It describes something that is unambiguous and well-defined. It can also function as a verb meaning "to clarify" or "to make clear."

    Examples

    • 老板的要求很明确，大家都知道该怎么做。

      Lǎobǎn de yāoqiú hěn míngquè, dàjiā dōu zhīdào gāi zěnme zuò.

      The boss's requirements are very clear, and everyone knows what to do.

    • 你能不能明确一下这次会议的时间？

      Nǐ néng bù néng míngquè yíxià zhè cì huìyì de shíjiān?

      Could you clarify the time of this meeting?

    • 他给了我一个很明确的答复。

      Tā gěi le wǒ yí gè hěn míngquè de dáfù.

      He gave me a very clear answer.

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