分明

分明 (fēn míng) means 'clearly' or 'evidently' in English. It emphasizes that something is distinct, obvious, or unmistakable, often contrasting with ambiguity or confusion.

The character 分 (fēn) originally meant 'to divide' or 'separate,' while 明 (míng) means 'bright' or 'clear.' Together, they convey the idea of something being clearly defined or visible, like a clear distinction between two things.

分明 is commonly used in spoken and written Chinese to stress clarity or obviousness. It can be found in expressions like “分明是” (fēn míng shì), meaning 'it's clearly,' or in situations where someone wants to emphasize a fact that should be evident to others.