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    Expressing "clear" or "bright" with 明朗 (mínglǎng)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 明朗

    Explanation

    明朗 (mínglǎng) is an adjective meaning "clear," "bright," or "obvious." It is often used to describe situations, attitudes, or prospects that are transparent or well-defined. For example, you might say a country's stance is 不明朗 (unclear) to indicate ambiguity or uncertainty.

    Examples

    • 今天天气特别好,阳光明朗,适合出去走走。

      Jīntiān tiānqì tèbié hǎo, yángguāng mínglǎng, shìhé chūqù zǒuzou.

      The weather is especially nice today, sunny and bright, perfect for going for a walk.

    • 目前局势还不太明朗,我们再等等看吧。

      Mùqián júshì hái bù tài mínglǎng, wǒmen zài děngdeng kàn ba.

      The situation is not very clear yet, let's wait and see.

    • 她的态度很明朗,一看就知道她同意了。

      Tā de tàidù hěn mínglǎng, yí kàn jiù zhīdào tā tóngyì le.

      Her attitude was very clear — you could tell at a glance that she agreed.

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