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March 24, 2026
明确(明確)míngquè(ming2que4)
明确 (míngquè) refers to something that is clear-cut, definite, or explicit. It is often used in contexts where clarity and precision are needed, such as in instructions, agreements, or statements, emphasizing the importance of being unambiguous and specific.
Frequency#3762DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, clarity in communication is highly valued, especially in business and academic settings. Using 明确 can convey professionalism and help prevent misunderstandings in discussions or contracts.
Memory Tip
Imagine a bright light (明, míng) shining on a clear path (确, què). The light makes everything visible and obvious, just like how 明确 means to clarify or specify something, making it easy to understand.
Meanings of 明确
míngquè(ming2que4)
1clear-cut
2definite
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About 明确
明确Simplified
明確Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#3762Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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AI Study Notes for 明确
Quick Contrast
明确 (míngquè) vs 清晰 (qīngxī) — use 明确 for explicitness or definiteness in context, while 清晰 emphasizes clarity or lucidity without the same level of precision.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a bright light (明, míng) shining on a clear path (确, què). The light makes everything visible and obvious, just like how 明确 means to clarify or specify something, making it easy to understand.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 明确 with similar terms like 清晰 (qīngxī), which means clear but can imply visibility rather than definiteness. This term is more formal and is commonly used in professional or academic contexts. It often collocates with terms like '目标' (goal) and '要求' (requirement).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 明确 connects with other words related to clarity and precision, like 清楚 (qīngchǔ). Students should focus on using it in sentences that require explicitness or when giving detailed instructions.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, clarity in communication is highly valued, especially in business and academic settings. Using 明确 can convey professionalism and help prevent misunderstandings in discussions or contracts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 明确 when they mean to say 'clear' in a visual sense, leading to sentences like '这张图片不明确' (This picture is not clear). The correct term to use here would be 清楚 (qīngchǔ).
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Grammar Patterns of 明确
明确 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
你的决定必须转化为具体____的行动。
Your decision must be translated into specific, concrete actions.
Example Sentences for 明确 (10)
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1
你的决定必须转化为具体明确的行动。
nǐ de jué dìng bì xū zhuǎn huà wéi jù tǐ míng què de háng dòng。
Your decision must be translated into specific, concrete actions.
2
他已经明确禁止她独自外出。
tā yǐ jīng míng què jīn zhǐ tā dú zì wài chū。
He has expressly forbidden her to go out on her own.
In dealing with suicidal youngsters, our aims should be clear.
4
对目标要有明确的认识。
duì mù biāo yào yǒu míng què de rèn shí。
Try to keep a clear-sighted view of your objective.
5
遵照首相的明确指令，那艘船被击沉了。
zūn zhào shǒu xiāng de míng què zhǐ líng， ， nà sōu chuán bèi jī chén。
The ship was sunk on express orders from the Prime Minister.
6
我可以非常明确地说，情况会十分糟糕。
wǒ kě yǐ fēi cháng míng què dì shuō， ， qíng kuàng huì shí fēn zāo。
I can state quite definitely it will be terrible.
7
我明确感觉到我将不得不与我的舞蹈生涯说再见了。
wǒ míng què gǎn jué dào wǒ jiāng bù dé bù yǔ wǒ de wǔ dǎo shēng yá shuō zài jiàn le。
I felt sure I'd have to kiss my dancing career goodbye.
8
虽然朋友们明确反对，她还是坚持己见。
suī rán péng yǒu mén míng què fǎn duì， ， tā huán shì jiān chí jǐ。
She persevered in her idea despite obvious objections raised by friends.
9
女王陛下对大多数事情都有明确的观点。
nǚ wáng bì xià duì dà duō shù shì qíng dū yǒu míng què de guān diǎn。
Her Royal Highness has definite views about most things.
10
不管怎样，她都不想明确表态。
bù guǎn zěn yàng， ， tā dū bù xiǎng míng què biǎo。
She didn't want to commit herself one way or the other.
Cultural Notes for 明确
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, clarity in communication is highly valued, especially in business and academic settings. Using 明确 can convey professionalism and help prevent misunderstandings in discussions or contracts.
Frequently Asked Questions about 明确
You can use 明确 to clarify a point, for example: '请明确您的要求' (Please clarify your requirements).
Yes, 它可以在正式和非正式的场合中使用, but it is more common in formal contexts.
Not exactly; 明确 emphasizes definiteness while 清楚 focuses on clarity.
