直观 zhíguān direct observation
direct observation; directly perceived through the senses; intuitive; audiovisual
How to remember 直观: 直 straight + 观 observe = direct observation.
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How it is used
- Means intuitive/easy to grasp at a glance - 这张图表很直观 (zhè zhāng túbiǎo hěn zhíguān) this chart is very intuitive.
- Different from 直觉 (zhíjué, a gut feeling/hunch): 直观 describes something perceived directly and clearly through the senses, often praising a design or diagram's clarity.