彰明 is a formal literary verb meaning 'to make evident,' 'to clarify,' or 'to bring into clear light.' The character 彰 (zhāng) means 'to display prominently' or 'to highlight,' while 明 (míng) means 'bright,' 'clear,' or 'evident.' Together, they form a compound that emphasizes the act of revealing something previously obscure—often truths, intentions, responsibilities, or moral principles. It carries a strong connotation of intellectual or ethical clarity and is frequently used in written contexts such as essays, official documents, philosophical discourse, or classical-style commentary.

This word is rarely used in casual speech and almost never appears in spoken colloquial Chinese. It tends to appear in set phrases like 彰明较著 (zhāng míng jiào zhù, 'strikingly evident') or in constructions where an abstract concept—such as justice, duty, or motive—is being deliberately clarified or affirmed. Its tone is serious and authoritative, often implying moral conviction or scholarly rigor.