Definition
弄清 is a resultative verb (r.v.) formed by 弄 ('to do/manage') + 清 ('clear'). It means 'to make something clear' or 'to get a clear understanding of something' through investigation or effort. The object is placed directly after 弄清, and it often pairs with abstract nouns like 事实 (facts), 原因 (reason), or 问题 (problem). Unlike a separable verb, 弄清 is not split in normal usage.
r.v.
to clarifyto get a clear understanding of
Examples
- 弄清。Wǒmen bìxū nòng qīng shìshí zhēnxiàng.We must clarify the truth of the facts.
- 弄清。Tā huā le yí shàngwǔ cái nòng qīng zhège wèntí de yuányīn.He spent the whole morning to finally get a clear idea of the cause of this problem.
- 弄清？Nǐ nòng qīng tā wèishénme chídào le ma?Did you find out why he was late?
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