淸 (qīng) - Clear — pure, clean, transparent, distinct & to clarify, to purify

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qīng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

淸 · qīng

Clear — pure, clean, transparent, distinct;

to clarify, to purify;

also refers to the Qing dynasty.

Clear — pure, clean, transparent, distinctto clarify, to purifyalso refers to the Qing dynasty.

Usage highlights

Clear waterTo clarifyClear and brightClearDistinctQing dynasty

Synonyms

  • 明— bright, clear
  • 澈— clear, transparent (of water)
  • 纯— pure, unmixed

Antonyms

  • 浊— turbid, muddy
  • 浑— muddy, turbid

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The water is very clear (清水).
  • I want to clarify the situation (澄清).
  • He is a clear-headed person (清醒的人).
  • This is a clear boundary (清晰的界限).

Collocations

  • Clear water(清水)
  • To clarify(澄清)
  • Clear and bright(清明)
  • Clear-headed(清醒)
  • Distinct(清晰)
  • Qing dynasty(清朝)

Idioms

  • As clear as looking at a fire(洞若观火)
  • To draw a clear line of demarcation(划清界限)
  • To settle a matter cleanly(一清二楚)
  • Clear breeze and bright moon(清风明月)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character embodies traditional Chinese values of purity, integrity, and clarity of mind.
  • It was the name of the last imperial dynasty of China, the Qing dynasty (清朝).
  • In philosophy, 'qing' is often contrasted with 'zhuo' (turbid), representing a fundamental duality.

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