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Transparent in Chinese

transparent · HSK 6

透明 tòu míng

  1. 透 tòu to penetrate
  2. 明 míng bright

这个杯子是透明的。 This cup is transparent.

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How do you say transparent in Chinese?

Transparent in Chinese is 透明 (tòu míng). You can also say 透 (tòu).

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