有目共睹
有目共睹 (yǒu mù gòng dǔ) literally means “with eyes, seen by all” and expresses “undeniably obvious”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving life philosophy.
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Undeniably obvious
Pronunciation: yǒu mù gòng dǔ Literal meaning: With eyes, seen by all
Origin & Usage
Having (有) eyes (目), all together (共) see it (睹). The construction is worth noticing: the claim is not that everyone agrees, but that possessing eyes is the only qualification required, which forecloses the argument rather than winning it. That is exactly how it is used. It appears in Chinese official and commercial language about achievements, and its rhetorical function is to treat a contested claim as though it were a matter of plain observation. A learner who meets it in a sales pitch should read it as a signal that no evidence is going to follow.
Examples
English: "The evidence of his hard work is clear for everyone to see."
Chinese: 他努力工作的证据有目共睹。
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 有目共睹 mean in English?
有目共睹 (yǒu mù gòng dǔ) literally translates to “With eyes, seen by all” and is used to express “Undeniably obvious”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Life Philosophy category.
When is 有目共睹 used?
Situation: The evidence of his hard work is clear for everyone to see.
What is the pinyin for 有目共睹?
The pinyin pronunciation for 有目共睹 is “yǒu mù gòng dǔ”.