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(adjective) clear; distinct

Etymology phono-semantic

sun

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The character '晰', denoting clarity or brightness, is structurally composed of the semantic element '日' (sun) and the phonetic-semantic component '析' (to analyze), implying clarity achieved through illumination or analytical separation. Its traditional form, '晳', incorporates the same components arranged in a different configuration. Etymologically, the combination reflects an association between light and making distinctions, leading to its core meaning of distinctness. The character's semantic focus has remained on clear perception and understanding throughout its historical usage.

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Clerical Cao Wei (Three Kingdoms: 222-280 AD)
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他的发音很清

Tā de fāyīn hěn qīngxī.

His pronunciation is very clear.

这张照片非常清

Zhè zhāng zhàopiàn fēicháng qīngxī.

This photo is extremely sharp and clear.

请把这个问题解释得清一点。

Qǐng bǎ zhège wèntí jiěshì de qīngxī yìdiǎn.

Please explain this problem a bit more clearly.

报告中的数据分析得很清

Bàogào zhōng de shùjù fēnxī de hěn qīngxī.

The data analysis in the report is very clear.

她思路清,很快就找到了解决方案。

Tā sīlù qīngxī, hěn kuài jiù zhǎodào le jiějué fāng'àn.

Her thinking is clear, and she quickly found a solution.

律师用清的法律条文驳倒了对方。

Lǜshī yòng qīngxī de fǎlǜ tiáowén bódǎo le duìfāng.

The lawyer refuted the opposing side using clear legal provisions.

在晨光中,远山的轮廓变得格外明

Zài chénguāng zhōng, yuǎnshān de lúnkuò biàn dé géwài míngxī.

In the morning light, the outline of the distant mountains became格外明晰 distinct.

如果逻辑不够清,论证就会缺乏说服力。

Rúguǒ luójí bùgòu qīngxī, lùnzhèng jiù huì quēfá shuōfúlì.

If the logic is not clear enough, the argument will lack persuasiveness.