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清楚
qīngchu
Description
“清楚”的意思是很明白、看得见或听得见，也可以指一个人心里很明白一件事。
"清楚" means very clear, visible, or audible, and can also refer to someone understanding something well.
我们常说“看清楚”“听清楚”“说清楚”。
We often say "看清楚" (see clearly), "听清楚" (hear clearly), and "说清楚" (speak clearly).
Meanings
清楚qīngchu
clear; distinct; easy to see or hear
这张照片很清楚。
This photo is very clear.
清楚qīngchu
to understand clearly; to be clear about
我不清楚他去哪儿了。
I don't know clearly where he went.
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Notes
- Etymology
清 (clear) + 楚 (neat, orderly) combine to mean clear and distinct.
- Nuance
明白 stresses comprehension; 清楚 can describe both clarity of senses and of understanding.
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