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澄清 (chéngqīng) vs 明确 (míngquè): use 澄清 when referring to clarifying a situation or misunderstanding, while 明确 emphasizes making something explicit or definite.
澄清 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in legal or official settings. Common collocations include 澄清事实 (to clarify the facts) and 澄清误解 (to clear up misunderstandings). Be mindful of the tone; the second syllable, 清, should be pronounced with a high level tone.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 澄清 connects with other abstract terms often used in discussions, such as 解释 (to explain) and 理解 (to understand). Students should focus on using it in both physical and metaphorical contexts to enhance their fluency.
Learners often confuse 澄清 with 清楚 (qīngchǔ), which means clear or distinct. For example, saying '我澄清这个' (I clarify this) is incorrect; it should be '我清楚这个' (I am clear about this).
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How to say clear (of liquid) in Chinese
“clear (of liquid)” in Chinese is澄清
澄清 (chéngqīng) means to clarify or make something clear, often in the context of settling a liquid or explaining a situation. It can refer to both physical clarity, like that of water, and metaphorical clarity, such as resolving misunderstandings or disputes.
When to use 澄清
澄清 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in legal or official settings. Common collocations include 澄清事实 (to clarify the facts) and 澄清误解 (to clear up misunderstandings). Be mindful of the tone; the second syllable, 清, should be pronounced with a high level tone.
澄清 or something close to it
澄清 (chéngqīng) vs 明确 (míngquè): use 澄清 when referring to clarifying a situation or misunderstanding, while 明确 emphasizes making something explicit or definite.
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Learners often confuse 澄清 with 清楚 (qīngchǔ), which means clear or distinct. For example, saying '我澄清这个' (I clarify this) is incorrect; it should be '我清楚这个' (I am clear about this).
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Grammar Patterns of 澄清
澄清 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 10 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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本次初步会议的目标是____这些问题。
The aim of this initial meeting is to clarify the issues.
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