清 Stroke Order — How to Write 清
清 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 氵, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
清 Radical and Character Components
清 is a phono-semantic compound: 氵 (water) carries the meaning, while 青 indicates the sound.
Radical: 氵 + 8 more strokes
清 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- qīng
Meanings of 清 in Chinese
1
qīng清
Refers to water or other liquids/gases being pure, transparent, and free from impurities, often contrasting with 'turbid'. It can also describe a clear and serene state.
小溪里的水清澈见底，鱼儿在其中自由自在地游动
The water in the stream is crystal clear to the bottom, and fish swim freely in it.
Quiet, peaceful, or tranquil; free from disturbance.
周末的时候，我喜欢找一个清静的地方读书。
On weekends, I like to find a quiet and peaceful place to read.
Pure; unmixed; simple (as in 'plain tea' or 'acappella').
我喜欢在下午泡一杯清茶，享受宁静的时光。
I like to brew a cup of plain tea in the afternoon and enjoy the peaceful time.
To be clear, distinct, or lucid; to understand or perceive clearly.
他思路很清楚，解释问题总能让人一听就明白。
His thinking is very clear, and he always explains problems in a way that people understand immediately.
To remove completely, to clear away, to eliminate entirely.
我把这些蔬菜特别清洗干净才能吃。
I must thoroughly wash these vegetables before eating them.
To tidy up, sort out, or check and verify (e.g., items, accounts, inventory).
经理要求我们清点一下仓库里的所有货物。
The manager asked us to take inventory of all the goods in the warehouse.
To list in detail; referring to a detailed record or inventory, such as an inventory list or a manifest.
请把采购清单上的所有物品都核对一遍。
Please double-check all the items on the procurement list.
Just, incorruptible, honest; ethically clean and upright, often referring to officials or conduct.
他一生清廉，深得百姓爱戴。
He lived an honest and incorruptible life, deeply loved by the common people.
Clean, pure, clear; referring to a state of being unblemished or unadulterated.
她保持着一颗冰清玉洁的心，对待世事纯净无暇。
She maintained a heart as pure as ice and jade, approaching worldly matters with pristine clarity.
When pronounced qīng, '清' means noble, elegant, and eminent, often describing qualities like integrity, refinement, or insightful perception.
她的诗歌风格清雅，充满了书卷气息
Her poetry style is elegant and full of scholarly charm.
Peaceful, tranquil, and orderly; free from disturbance or chaos.
春日里，微风和煦，阳光正好，一派清和的景象
In spring, with a gentle and warm breeze and just the right amount of sunshine, it's a scene of serene mildness.
Qing Dynasty (a Chinese imperial dynasty from 1644 to 1912)
我喜欢看清宫剧。
I enjoy watching Qing palace dramas.
Common Words and Phrases with 清
1
Pure; innocent; blameless (especially concerning one's character or reputation).
他用自己的行动证明了他是清白的。
He proved his innocence with his actions.
2
Manchu troops
清兵在北方修建了许多瞭望塔，以防范潜在的威胁。
The Qing soldiers built many watchtowers in the north to guard against potential threats.
3
to make an inventory of warehouses; to conduct a stocktake and inventory audit
为了迎接销售旺季，我们决定对所有仓库进行一次彻底的清仓查库，确保货品整齐完备
To prepare for the peak sales season, we decided to conduct a thorough inventory clearance and check of all our warehouses, ensuring all goods are orderly and complete.
4
a detailed list or register of items, especially property or goods.
仓库管理员仔细核对了每一份清册，确保物资没有遗漏。
The warehouse manager carefully checked each inventory list to ensure that no materials were missing.
5
Green tea, or plain tea served without refreshments.
我喜欢在下午喝一杯清茶。
I enjoy drinking a cup of green tea in the afternoon.
6
To thoroughly check or investigate; to conduct a comprehensive inspection.
公司决定对所有库存进行一次彻底的清查，以确保账目准确无误。
The company decided to conduct a thorough audit of all inventory to ensure the accounts were accurate.
7
To pay off or settle a debt or obligation.
他每月努力工作，希望能早日清偿所有债务，过上轻松的生活。
He works hard every month, hoping to settle all his debts soon and live a relaxed life.
8
Singing opera arias without makeup.
老艺术家在茶馆里清唱了一段经典的越剧，观众听得如痴如醉。
The veteran artist gave a pure vocal performance of a classic Yue Opera aria at the teahouse, and the audience was completely engrossed.
9
Clear and transparent.
夏日的夜空，繁星点点，月光清澈明亮。
On a summer night, with countless stars, the moonlight is clear and bright.
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Clear; limpid.
秋天的天空总是那么清澄透彻，让人心旷神怡。
The autumn sky is always so clear and transparent, making one feel refreshed and joyful.
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13
Clear; distinct; explicit; or to understand something clearly.
请把你的想法说清楚。
Please explain your thoughts clearly.
14
Clear and melodious (describing a sound, like singing).
当微风吹过时，风铃发出了清脆的响声。
When the gentle breeze blew, the wind chimes made a crisp and clear sound.
15
A detailed list or inventory.
这份清单上列出了所有需要购买的食材。
This list itemizes all the ingredients that need to be purchased.
More words with 清
- chéng澄qīng清To clarify; to make clear.
- dàn蛋qīng清egg white
- huà划qīng清draw a clear line, demarcate
- kàn看bu不qīng清cannot see clearly
- piē撇qīng清dissociate oneself from, clear oneself of suspicion
- rèn认qīng清Recognize clearly, Realize
- sù肃qīng清Purge, Eliminate
- téng誊qīng清To make a fair copy of something.
- jiǎng讲qīng清Clarify, Explain clearly
- kuò廓qīng清clarify, clear up
- tīng听bù不qīng清I can't hear you., Unclear.
- huán还qīng清pay off, pay in full
- shǔ数bù不qīng清innumerable; countless
- fù付qīng清Pay off, Pay in full
- qī凄qīng清desolate and sorrowful
- zhàn湛qīng清Crystal clear, Pristine
- duǒ躲qīng清xián闲Seek leisure, Take things easy
- lǐ李qīng清zhào照Li Qingzhao
- nòng弄bù不qīng清unclear; not clear; woolly
- qīng清jié洁Clean, To clean
Idioms with 清
- qīng清cāng仓pán盘kù库clearance and inventory check
- qīng清chá茶dàn淡fàn饭simple, frugal fare
- qīng清chén尘zhuó浊shuǐ水hopelessly separated by different circumstances
- qīng清fēng风míng明yuè月Carefree and leisurely life
- qīng清guī规jiè戒lǜ律rigid rules and regulations
- qīng清jìng静wú无wéi为tranquil non-action
- qīng清qīng清bái白bái白pure and honest
- qīng清qīng清chu楚chǔ楚very clear and distinct
- qīng清qīng清jìng静jìng静quiet and peaceful
- qīng清qīng清shuǎng爽shuǎng爽neat, clean, and refreshing
- qīng清shuǐ水yá衙men门an unprofitable or uninfluential post
- qīng清tāng汤guǎ寡shuǐ水watery, bland, and flavorless
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Open the tool →Questions about 清
What does 清 mean in Chinese?
清 (qīng) means “Quiet, peaceful, or tranquil” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 清?
清 is pronounced qīng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 清 have?
清 has 11 strokes.
How do you write 清?
清 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 氵. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 清?
The radical of 清 is 氵, and 清 is a phono-semantic compound.