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清白
qīngbái
Description
清白的意思是一个人很干净、没有做坏事。
The meaning of 清白 is that a person is very clean and has not done anything bad.
如果你没有错，你可以说自己是清白的。
If you are not at fault, you can say that you are 清白.
Meanings
清白qīngbái
innocent; free of wrongdoing or guilt
他是清白的，没有做坏事。
He is innocent and has done nothing wrong.
清白qīngbái
pure; unstained (of reputation or character)
她一生清白，大家都尊敬她。
She has lived a pure life and is respected by everyone.
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Notes
- Etymology
清 (clear/pure) + 白 (white/clean), together meaning morally clean or innocent.
- Nuance
often used to defend one's innocence, e.g. 还我清白 (clear my name).
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