🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

公开地

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gōngkāi de

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Openly/ˈoʊ.pən.li/
adverbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"她公开地谈论了她的经历。"

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2 senses
As adverb
  1. 1

    In a manner that is open and not concealed.

    "She spoke openly about her experiences."
  2. 2

    Without reservation or concealment.

    "He openly criticized the policy during the meeting."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'openly' is derived from the adjective 'open', which comes from the Old English 'āpen', meaning 'not closed'. The adverbial form was formed in Middle English, reflecting a shift towards expressing actions done in an open manner.

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