English–Chinese

“transparent” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyintòu míng

Example

这件衣服有点透明,我要换内搭。zhè jiàn yī fú yóu diǎn tòu míng wǒ yào huàn nèi dā

This piece of clothing is a little transparent, so I want to change what I wear underneath.

Illustration for 透明 (transparent)

How to say “transparent” in Chinese

“Transparent” in Chinese is 透明 (tòu míng).

What lies beyond a layer remains visible because light can cross it, creating a broader sense of nothing important being hidden.

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

Example sentences with 透明

窗户是透明的,可以让阳光进来。chuāng hù shì tòu míng de ké yǐ ràng yáng guāng jìn lái

The window is transparent, so it can let sunlight in.

Tips for using 透明

  • For fabric, the word focuses on how much the material reveals, so it can describe a partial effect rather than an all-or-nothing condition.

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