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显微阐幽 — “To reveal the subtle and expound on the obscure”

显微阐幽 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to reveal the subtle and expound on the obscure”. To make hidden truths and intricate details clear and evident. Literally, “reveal the subtle, expound the obscure”.

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显微阐幽 Pronunciation and Pinyin

显微阐幽 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
显
xiǎn9evident, show, prominent
微
wēi13tiny, subtle, or slight
阐
chǎn11explain or elaborate
幽
yōu9secluded, quiet, and dim

Example Sentence with 显微阐幽

这位学者毕生致力于显微阐幽,将晦涩难懂的古籍整理得通俗易懂。
This scholar dedicated his life to revealing the subtle and expounding the obscure, making abstruse ancient texts accessible and easy to understand.

Idioms Related to 显微阐幽

More idioms starting with 显

  • xiǎn显qīn亲yáng扬míng名bring honor to parents through fame
  • xiǎn显xìng姓yáng扬míng名achieve fame and honor
  • xiǎn显shān山lù露shuǐ水become prominent, display talent
  • xiǎn显zǔ祖yáng扬míng名bring glory to ancestors and oneself
  • xiǎn显zǔ祖yáng扬zōng宗Bring honor and glory to ancestors
  • xiǎn显zǔ祖róng荣zōng宗bring glory to ancestors
  • xiǎn显ér而yì易jiàn见obvious and easy to see
  • xiǎn显hè赫yī一shí时prominent for a time
  • xiǎn显hè赫rén人wù物prominent and influential figure
  • xiǎn显lù露tóu头jiǎo角show outstanding talent for the first time

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Questions about 显微阐幽

What does 显微阐幽 mean?

显微阐幽 (xiǎn wēi chǎn yōu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to reveal the subtle and expound on the obscure”.

How do you pronounce 显微阐幽?

显微阐幽 is pronounced xiǎn wēi chǎn yōu in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 显微阐幽 literally mean?

Literally, 显微阐幽 means “reveal the subtle, expound the obscure”. It is used to mean “to reveal the subtle and expound on the obscure”.

What is the Chinese definition of 显微阐幽?

显示细微之事,说明隐幽之理,使之显见著明。

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