Definition
干净 (gānjìng) is the everyday word for 'clean' — used for clothes, dishes, rooms, etc. 清洁 (qīngjié) is more formal and often used in written or technical contexts (e.g., cleaning products, environmental cleanliness). 整洁 (zhěngjié) emphasizes neatness and order, not just cleanliness.
adjective
cleanneat
Examples
- 干净。Nǐ de yīfu zhēn gān jìng.Your clothes are really clean.
- 干净。Wǒ bǎ bēizi xǐ gān jìng le.I washed the cup clean.
- 干净。Zhège fángjiān yòu gān jìng yòu zhěngqí.This room is both clean and tidy.
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