清楚 (qīng chu) — (adjective) clear, distinct; (verb) to understand clearly, to be clear about
Definition
清楚 covers both 'clear/distinct' (sound, image, handwriting) and 'to understand clearly.' As an adjective, it describes how something looks or sounds; 明白 is more about understanding a fact or realizing something.
adjective
cleardistinct
verb
to understand clearlyto be clear about
Examples
- 清楚。Tā de fā yīn hěn qīng chu.Her pronunciation is very clear.
- 清楚？Nǐ néng shuō qīng chu ma?Can you say it clearly?
- 清楚。Wǒ qīng chu zhè ge wèn tí de dá àn.I am clear about the answer to this question.
Grammar
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