透明的 (tòumíng de) — transparent

透明的 (tòumíng de)

透明的 describes something that is open, clear, and visible -- whether physically transparent (like glass) or figuratively transparent (like an open government process). In social and political contexts, it refers to accessibility of information and accountability.

Meanings

1. [adj] transparent; clear and open; not hidden or secretive

Example Sentences

政府需要建立透明的财政管理制度。 Zhèngfǔ xūyào jiànlì tòumíng de cáizhèng guǎnlǐ zhìdù. The government needs to establish a transparent financial management system.

这家企业以透明的运营方式赢得了投资者的信任。 Zhè jiā qǐyè yǐ tòumíng de yùnyíng fāngshì yíngdéle tóuzīzhě de xìnrèn. This company has won investors' trust with its transparent operations.

透明的信息披露是资本市场健康运行的前提。 Tòumíng de xìnxī pīlù shì zīběn shìchǎng jiànkāng yùnxíng de qiántí. Transparent information disclosure is a prerequisite for the healthy operation of capital markets.

科学研究的过程应该是透明的，以便他人重复验证。 Kēxué yánjiū de guòchéng yīnggāi shì tòumíng de, yǐbiàn tārén chóngfù yànzhèng. The process of scientific research should be transparent so that others can replicate and verify it.

透明的采购程序有助于减少腐败现象。 Tòumíng de cǎigòu chéngxù yǒuzhù yú jiǎnshǎo fǔbài xiànxiàng. Transparent procurement procedures help reduce corruption.

公众要求政府在决策上更加透明。 Gōngzhòng yāoqiú zhèngfǔ zài juécè shàng gèngjiā tòumíng. The public demands that the government be more transparent in its decision-making.

Collocations

Usage Notes

透明的 can describe both physical transparency (e.g., 透明的玻璃 -- transparent glass) and figurative transparency (e.g., 透明的政策 -- transparent policy). In governance, business, and academia, the figurative use is far more common at B2 level and above.

The related noun 透明度 (tòumíngdù -- transparency/degree of transparency) is frequently used in formal writing, e.g., 提高透明度 (increase transparency).

Memory Hook

透 means "to penetrate/pass through" and 明 means "bright/clear" -- 透明 is something light passes through clearly, whether glass or information.