adjective, verb, adverb · clear in meaning, or to understand and realize

由于那名男子的身份不明，保安拒绝让他进入大楼。

verb, adjective · bright, luminous, or shining; the opposite of dark

窗外的月光很明亮。

time word · The Chinese dynasty ruling from 1368 to 1644.

这几件精美的漆器展现了典型的明代艺术风格。

verb, punctuation · to make something clear, verify, or ascertain (the truth or a state of affairs).

经过多方调查，事实真相终于大明。

time word · following in time, such as the next day or year

明年度的财务预算方案已经初步制定完成了。

adjective, measure word · intelligent, clear-sighted, or wise

他是一个英明的决策者。

verb · public, open, or overt as opposed to secret

有什么问题我们可以明说。

proper name · The fourth of the legendary Flame Emperors (c. 2000 BC), descended from Shennong (the Farmer God).

史书中提到的明是上古时期继神农之后的炎帝。

proper name · A Chinese surname.

明先生是位著名的医生。