Chinese word

直观

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhí guān

Meaning

  • adjectiveintuitive

Example

这个界面很直观，操作很简单。zhè ge jiè miàn hěn zhí guān cāo zuò hěn jiǎn dān

This interface is very intuitive, and using it is very simple.

Illustration for 直观 (intuitive)

More examples

这个图表把数据做得很直观，读者一看就懂。zhè ge tú biǎo bǎ shù jù zuò de hěn zhí guān dú zhě yí kàn jiù dǒng

This chart presents the data very intuitively, so readers understand it at a glance.

Core concept

Understanding follows directly from what is seen or tried, with no hidden step between the design and its meaning.

Common phrases

  • 直观的图表zhí guān de tú biǎo

    intuitive chart

  • 直观的布局zhí guān de bù jú

    intuitive layout

  • 直观的界面zhí guān de jiè miàn

    intuitive interface

Similar words

一目了然yí mù liǎo rán: So clear that the main points or overall picture can be understood at once.
易懂yì dǒng: Simple and clear enough for the meaning of words or an explanation to be understood quickly.
明白míng bái: Having a definite meaning or intention that causes no uncertainty.
清楚qīng chǔ: Arranged or expressed clearly so that the structure and meaning are easy to follow.

Definition in Chinese

容易通过视觉或简单体验马上判断或理解，常用于描述界面、布局或说明是否清晰。róng yì tōng guò shì jué huò jiǎn dān tǐ yàn mǎ shàng pàn duàn huò lí jiě cháng yòng yú miáo shù jiè miàn bù jú huò shuō míng shì fǒu qīng xī

Word origin

直 (zhí, "direct") + 观 (guān, "view") forms a word for understanding gained straight from looking at or handling something.

Usage tips

  • It describes ease of understanding rather than visual beauty, so a plain layout can qualify when its organization is easy to follow.

Other meanings

  • clearadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 直观性zhí guān xìngintuitivenessnoun
  • 直观化zhí guān huàmake intuitiveverb

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