清明
qīngmíng
Description
清明是中国一个重要的节日，一般在四月初，人们会去墓地打扫，纪念死去的家人。
"清明" is an important Chinese festival, usually in early April, when people visit graves to clean and honor deceased family members.
这个词也可以形容天气或者一个人的心里很清楚、很干净。
This word can also describe weather or a person's mind as very clear and pure.
Meanings
清明qīngmíng
Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day)
清明节我们全家去扫墓。
Our whole family went to sweep the tombs on Qingming Festival.
清明qīngmíng
clear and bright; fresh (of weather or scenery)
春天的天气又清明又暖和。
The spring weather is clear and warm.
清明qīngmíng
clear-headed; lucid (of mind)
他头脑清明，做事很有条理。
He is clear-headed and very organized in his work.
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Notes
- Etymology
清 (clear) + 明 (bright); the festival name evokes the fresh, clear spring season.
- Nuance
as a festival it's usually 清明节; alone 清明 often means "clear and bright."
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