Definition
清晰 (qīngxī) describes something visually or audibly clear and distinct, like text, images, or sounds. It focuses on the sharpness and lack of blur, while 清楚 (qīngchu) is broader, also meaning 'to understand clearly' (as a verb) and applying to thoughts or explanations. 明显 (míngxiǎn) means 'obvious' or 'evident', emphasizing that something is easily noticed or undeniable.
adjective
cleardistinct
Easily confused
- 清洗qīng xǐsound-aliketo clean thoroughly (especially with water or liquid)
Examples
- 清晰。Zhège píngmù shàng de zì hěn qīng xī.The characters on this screen are very clear.
- 清晰。Tā de shēngyīn fēicháng qīng xī.His voice is very clear.
- 清晰。Tā qīng xī de jìde nà jiàn shì de měi yí gè xìjié.She clearly remembers every detail of that incident.
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