Chinese

qīngchǔ
Meaning: clear; clearly
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

清
楚

Example sentences

Please write your name clearly.
老師清楚地說明了語法規則。
老师清楚地说明了语法规则。
The teacher explained the grammar rules clearly.
為了避免誤會,請把話說清楚。
为了避免误会,请把话说清楚。
In order to avoid misunderstandings, please speak clearly.
他把當時的情形說得很清楚。
他把当时的情形说得很清楚。
He explained the situation at that time very clearly.
這些數據的來源還不清楚。
这些数据的来源还不清楚。
The source of this data is not yet clear.
請在信封上寫清楚收件人的地址。
请在信封上写清楚收件人的地址。
Please write the recipient's address clearly on the envelope.
兩國之間的權力界限必須劃分清楚。
两国之间的权力界限必须划分清楚。
The boundary of power between the two countries must be clearly defined.
他把職務範圍內的各項事宜交代清楚,才放心的休假。
他把职务范围内的各项事宜交代清楚,才放心的休假。
He explained all the matters within his job scope clearly before feeling relieved to take his vacation.
我們必須調查清楚這件事的真相。
我们必须调查清楚这件事的真相。
We must investigate the truth of this matter clearly.
他清楚地表述了自己的觀點。
他清楚地表述了自己的观点。
He clearly expressed his views.

Usage Notes

Can refer to clarity of sight, sound, or understanding.

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