清
qīng
#335 most
frequent character
clear, quiet, distinct, thoroughly
adjective
noun
Character breakdown
Source: Make Me a Hanzi.
清 puts 氵 water with 青 qīng, which supplies the sound. Water gives the first sense, clear water. From there it grew to 'clear', 'clear out', 'clean', and 'pure'.
Drawn as: water
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Example Sentences
天空很清，能看到很多星星。
tiānkōng hěn qīng ， néng kàndào hěnduō xīngxīng 。
The sky is very clear, and many stars can be seen.
这首歌的旋律很清。
zhè shǒugē de xuánlǜ hěn qīng 。
The melody of this song is very distinct.
清朝是中国历史上的一个重要朝代。
qīngzhāo shì zhōngguó lìshǐ shàng de yígè zhòngyào cháodài 。
The Qing Dynasty was an important dynasty in Chinese history.
Same Characters, Different Readings
Words with similar meanings
明míng
bright
This synonym emphasizes brightness or clarity, often used for visual clarity.
清晰qīngxī
clear and distinct
This synonym explicitly means clear and distinct, often used to describe something easily understood.
宁静níngjìng
tranquil
This synonym focuses on peace and calmness, suggesting a quiet environment.
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