两袖清风

liǎng xiù qīng fēng

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Definitions

1. lit. both sleeves flowing in the breeze (idiom); having clean hands
2. uncorrupted
3. unsoiled by corrupt practices

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Child Words of 两袖清风

• 两 两 liǎng: two
• 清 清 qīng: (of water etc) clear; clean
• 风 风 fēng: wind
• 清风 清风 qīng fēng: cool breeze
• 袖 袖 xiù: sleeve