How do you say "transparent" in Chinese?

透明

tòu míng

Adjective Hanzi

In Chinese, "transparent" is 透明 (tòu míng).

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Pronunciation

tòu míng comes out with "tòu" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "míng" pushed upward like a question (second tone).

Writing and usage

透明 is written using hanzi. It's a adjective, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

玻璃是完全透明的。

bō lí shì wán quán tòu míng de 。

The glass is completely transparent.

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How to remember 透明

The characters 透明 feel like transparent in miniature; let that image ride along with the sound "tòu míng".

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Questions about 透明

How do you pronounce 透明?

tòu míng comes out with "tòu" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "míng" pushed upward like a question (second tone).

Is 透明 formal or casual?

透明 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is 透明 used in Chinese?

透明 is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: 玻璃是完全透明的。 (The glass is completely transparent.).

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