This is the 14183rd most frequent Korean word.
명백하다
Clear; obvious; evident.
Here, '명백하다' is used to describe the clarity and obviousness of the problem in a direct context.
이 정책의 문제점은 매우 명백하다.
The issues with this policy are very clear.
In this sentence, '명백하다' conveys the undeniable and apparent nature of the fact supported by evidence.
그가 무죄라는 사실은 증거로 인해 명백하다.
The fact that he is innocent is clear due to the evidence.
Here, '명백하다' is used in its negative form '명백하지 않다' to indicate ambiguity or lack of clarity.