Chinese word

清楚

Pronunciation

Pinyinqīng chǔ

Meaning

  • adjectiveclear

Example

这件事我不清楚。zhè jiàn shì wǒ bù qīng chǔ

This matter is not clear to me.

Illustration for 清楚 (clear)

More examples

请把问题说清楚。qǐng bǎ wèn tí shuō qīng chǔ

Please say the question clearly.

Core concept

A view or understanding with all important parts standing out plainly.

Common phrases

  • 说清楚shuō qīng chǔ

    speak clearly

  • 听清楚tīng qīng chǔ

    hear clearly

  • 看清楚kàn qīng chǔ

    see clearly

Similar words

明白míng bái: Easy to understand as soon as words or an explanation are heard or read.

Definition in Chinese

对事物的状况或内容能够清晰地看出、听出或理解，不含糊。duì shì wù de zhuàng kuàng huò nèi róng néng gòu qīng xī dì kàn chū tīng chū huò lí jiě bù hán hù

Word origin

清楚 (qīngchǔ, "clear") is formed from 清 (qīng, "clear") and 楚 (chǔ, "distinct"), linking purity with sharp separation.

Usage tips

  • The word can describe information received through the eyes or ears as well as information held in the mind, so the best English verb depends on the context.

Opposites

Related words

  • 清楚地qīng chǔ dìclearlyadverb

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