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The word 显然 is formed by combining the character 显, meaning "clear" or "apparent", with the character 然, which acts as a suffix denoting a state or manner. This combination results in a compound meaning "obviously" or "clearly", where 然 modifies 显 to convey an adverbial sense of evidentness.

Example Sentences Hide

天气显然变冷了。

Tiānqì xiǎnrán biàn lěng le.

The weather has obviously turned cold.

他显然不知道这件事。

Tā xiǎnrán bù zhīdào zhè jiàn shì.

He obviously doesn't know about this matter.

从证据来看，这显然是谋杀。

Cóng zhèngjù lái kàn, zhè xiǎnrán shì móushā.

From the evidence, this is obviously murder.

尽管他试图掩饰，但显然他很紧张。

Jǐnguǎn tā shìtú yǎnshì, dàn xiǎnrán tā hěn jǐnzhāng.

Although he tried to hide it, obviously he was very nervous.

考虑到所有因素，显然这个计划需要重新评估。

Kǎolǜ dào suǒyǒu yīnsù, xiǎnrán zhège jìhuà xūyào chóngxīn pínggū.

Considering all factors, obviously this plan needs to be reevaluated.

Word Definition - 显然

xiǎn rán clearly; evidently; obviously

Individual Character Details

显 xiǎn
然 rán