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“clarify” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinchéng qīng

Example

你能把这件事澄清吗?nǐ néng bǎ zhè jiàn shì chéng qīng ma

Can you clarify this matter?

Illustration for 澄清 (clarify)

How to say “clarify” in Chinese

“Clarify” in Chinese is 澄清 (chéng qīng).

A murky matter becomes transparent when facts or a clear statement settle it.

Full entry for 澄清: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 澄清

她在记者会上澄清了事实。tā zài jì zhě huì shàng chéng qīng liǎo shì shí

She clarified the facts at the press conference.

Tips for using 澄清

  • This verb is especially natural in a public response to a rumor or disputed claim, whereas a private exchange may use a more casual expression.

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