透明

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 玻璃是透明的。▶ —
   Glass is transparent.
2. 政府办事应该公开透明。▶ —
   The government should act openly and transparently.

Collocations

Mnemonic

透 tòu "to penetrate" + 明 míng "bright": light passes through brightly, i.e. transparent; figuratively, open and clear.

Related

Quick check

1. In 公开透明, what is the figurative sense of 透明?

   • open with nothing hidden
   • made of glass
   • strong light
   • expensive