Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Clear; transparent: Describes something that is easy to understand, free from obscurity or ambiguity, and open to scrutiny. Often used for processes, information, or intentions.
   • Explicit; evident: Indicates that something is plainly and unmistakably stated or apparent, leaving no room for doubt or misinterpretation.

2. Adverb:

   • Clearly; explicitly: Used to describe the manner in which an action is performed, such as speaking or explaining in a straightforward and unambiguous way.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Quy trình đấu thầu phải hoàn toàn minh bạch. (The bidding process must be completely transparent.)
  • Anh ấy đưa ra một lời giải thích minh bạch. (He gave a clear explanation.)
• Adverb:
  • Công ty công bố minh bạch các khoản thu chi. (The company publishes its revenues and expenditures transparently.)

Advanced Usage

• "nguyên tắc minh bạch": the principle of transparency.
  • Mọi tổ chức nên tuân thủ nguyên tắc minh bạch. (Every organization should adhere to the principle of transparency.)
• Used in formal, administrative, and legal contexts to emphasize openness and accountability, such as in "minh bạch tài chính" (financial transparency).

Variants and Related Words

• Sáng tỏ (adj): clear, lucid (often for ideas or explanations).
• Rõ ràng (adj): clear, obvious (a more general term for clarity).
• Công khai (adj): public, open (emphasizes being in the open, not secret).

Synonyms

• Transparent: allowing information to be seen and understood easily.
• Clear: easy to perceive or understand.
• Explicit: stated clearly and in detail.
• Unambiguous: not open to more than one interpretation.

Related Idioms

• Minh bạch như pha lê: As clear as crystal; used to emphasize extreme clarity and transparency.
  • Báo cáo tài chính của họ minh bạch như pha lê. (Their financial report is as clear as crystal.)

adj

1. clear ; explicit; evident