澈 (chè) - Clear — transparent, limpid, lucid & describes water or other substances that are pure

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chè ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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澈 · chè

Clear — transparent, limpid, lucid;

describes water or other substances that are pure and free from impurities;

can also describe clarity of thought or expression.

Clear — transparent, limpid, luciddescribes water or other substances that are purecan also describe clarity of thought or expression.

Usage highlights

Clear waterLimpid streamClear and transparentClear mindClear voiceClear eyes

Synonyms

  • 清— clear, pure
  • 明— bright, clear
  • 透— transparent, penetrating

Antonyms

  • 浊— turbid, muddy
  • 浑— muddy, turbid
  • 污— dirty, polluted

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The water in the mountain stream is crystal clear (清澈).
  • Her explanation was clear and easy to understand (清晰的解释).
  • The lake water is so transparent you can see the bottom (湖水清澈见底).
  • He has a clear mind (头脑清澈).

Collocations

  • Clear water(清澈)
  • Limpid stream(清澈的溪流)
  • Clear and transparent(清澈透明)
  • Clear mind(清澈的头脑)
  • Clear voice(清澈的嗓音)
  • Clear eyes(清澈的眼睛)

Idioms

  • Clear water without fish(水至清则无鱼)
  • Clear as a mirror(清澈如镜)
  • The stream is clear and the stones are visible(溪清石现)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, clear water symbolizes purity, integrity, and moral clarity.
  • The character often appears in poetic descriptions of natural scenery and philosophical discussions about clarity of mind.
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe both physical transparency and mental lucidity.

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