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“obviously” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiǎn rán

Example

显然他错了。xiǎn rán tā cuò le

Obviously, he is wrong.

Illustration for 显然 (obviously)

How to say “obviously” in Chinese

“Obviously” in Chinese is 显然 (xiǎn rán).

A fact stands out so clearly that little or no proof seems necessary.

Full entry for 显然: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 显然

事情显然不是那么简单。shì qíng xiǎn rán bú shì nà me jiǎn dān

Things are obviously not that simple.

Tips for using 显然

  • Because it presents a conclusion as settled, it can sound blunt when it labels another person's mistake; a less forceful English phrasing often sounds more considerate.

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