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透明

tòumíng
adjective HSK 4 #8,383

Meanings

  1. 1 transparent; see-through
  2. 2 open; transparent (figuratively)

Characters

透
tòu
to penetrate; through
明
míng
bright; clear
Light penetrates through clearly — transparent.

Examples

这个杯子是透明的。
Zhège bēizi shì tòumíng de.
This cup is transparent.
公司需要更加透明的管理。
Gōngsī xūyào gèngjiā tòumíng de guǎnlǐ.
The company needs more transparent management.
水是透明的。
Shuǐ shì tòumíng de.
Water is transparent.

Tips

usage
Like in English, 透明 can be literal (transparent glass) or figurative (transparent government/policies).

Stroke Order

透 tòu
明 míng