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清楚

qīng chu
HSK 2.0 Level 3 HSK 3.0 Level 3 Adjective Very common

Definitions

  1. 1. clear
  2. 2. distinct
  3. 3. to understand thoroughly
  4. 4. to be clear about

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item
模糊
mó hu

vague

In the sense of unclear or indistinct

Related words

1 item
了解
liǎo jiě

to understand

To know or be aware of, related to understanding

Synonyms

1 item
明白
míng bai

clear

When expressing understanding or comprehension

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not use 清楚 as a verb with an object; use 明白 (míngbai) or 了解 (liǎojiě) for 'to understand something'.

Grammar

Guides that feature 清楚

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HSK 2.0 Level 4+ HSK 3.0 Level 4+ 6 min
Advanced 把 and 被 Sentences

Handle longer object-fronting and passive sentences with complements.

Reading: qīng chu Open guide
HSK 2.0 Level 3+ HSK 3.0 Level 3+ 6 min
Result Complements in Context

Extend result complements beyond the starter pairs.

Reading: qīng chu Open guide

Example Sentences

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这个问题很 清楚 。
This question is very clear.
这篇文章的层次很 清楚 。
The structure of this article is very clear.
这个摄像头拍得很 清楚 。
This webcam captures very clearly.
这个人的来历很不 清楚 。
This person's background is very unclear.
这件事最好当面说 清楚 。
It's best to talk about this matter clearly face to face.

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Words Containing 清楚

不清楚
bù qīng chu

unclear

口齿清楚
kǒu chǐ qīng chu

clear diction

头脑清楚
tóu nǎo qīng chu

lucid

Child Words of 清楚

清
qīng

(of water etc) clear; clean

楚
chǔ

distinct