Definition
清清 is the reduplicated form of 清 (qīng, 'clear/pure'). Reduplication emphasizes the quality, so 清清 means 'very clear', 'pure and fresh', or 'crisp and clean'. It is often used in literary or descriptive contexts for water, air, or a person's character, and can function as an adjective or adverb.
r.f.
very clearpurefresh and clean
Examples
- 清清，。Héshuǐ qīng qīng, gānjìng tòumíng.The river water is clear and pure, clean and transparent.
- 清清，。Zǎochén kōngqì qīng qīng, ràng rén gǎnjué hěn shūfu.The morning air is fresh and pure, making people feel very comfortable.
- 清清，。Tā xīndì qīng qīng, méiyǒu yìsī zániàn.His heart is pure and clean, without a single distracting thought.
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