qīng
clear; quiet; distinct; thoroughly; the qing dynasty
Practice writing with stroke order guidance, audio pronunciation, and interactive exercises in our mobile app.
Step-by-step stroke order animations
Native speaker audio pronunciation
Interactive writing recognition
今天天气很晴朗。
jīntiān tiānqì hěn qínglǎng.
The weather is very clear today.
我正在清理我的房间。
wǒ zhèngzài qīnglǐ wǒ de fángjiān.
I am cleaning my room.
他很清高，不喜欢和别人交往。
tā hěn qīnggāo, bù xǐhuan hé biérén jiāowǎng.
He is very arrogant and doesn't like to socialize with others.
明 (míng)
bright
净 (jìng)
clean
浊 (zhuó)
turbid
浑 (hún)
muddy
The Chinese character 清 (qīng) is composed of two parts: the radical 水 (shuǐ), meaning "water," and the phonetic component 青 (qīng), meaning "blue" or "green." The combination of these two components suggests the idea of "clear water," which is the original meaning of the character.Over time, the meaning of 清 has expanded to include a wide range of related concepts, such as "pure," "clean," "bright," "transparent," and "fresh." It can also be used to describe a person's character or appearance, with connotations of integrity, honesty, and nobility. In addition, 清 is often used in the context of politics and government, where it refers to a state of peace and order, or to a period of time when the government is free from corruption.The character 清 has a rich history and has been used in Chinese literature and poetry for centuries. It is a versatile character that can be used in a variety of contexts, and its meaning can vary depending on the specific context in which it is used.
