Definition
清楚 (qīngchu) means 'clear, distinct' and is the everyday word for clarity of speech, writing, or understanding. 明白 (míngbai) focuses more on mental comprehension ('to realize, to get it'), while 清晰 (qīngxī) is more formal and used for visual or auditory clarity (e.g., a photo, a sound).
adjective
cleardistinct
verb
to understand clearlyto be clear about
Easily confused
- 清除qīng chúsound-aliketo clear away; to eliminate; to get rid of
Examples
- 清楚。Tā de fāyīn 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 zhège wèntí de dá'àn.I am clear about the answer to this question.
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