xiǎn显obviousér而andyì易easyjiàn见see
obvious; evident; clear
Literal meaning
obvious (显) — and (而) — easy (易) — see (见)
Origin
A classical four-character phrase meaning something is very easy to see or understand.
Examples
Zhè shì yī gè xiǎn'ér yìjiàn de shìshí.这是一个显而易见的事实。
This is an obvious fact.
Tā de cuòwù xiǎn'ér yìjiàn.他的错误显而易见。
His mistake is obvious.
Usage & nuances
Used to emphasize that something is very clear.
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