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The character "清" is structured with the water radical (氵) on the left and the component "青" on the right, which primarily provides phonetic guidance while also suggesting a fresh, blue-green hue. Etymologically, it originally denoted the clear or pure quality of water, and from this concrete foundation, its meaning broadened to include descriptions of physical cleanliness, visual distinctness, auditory quietness, and the action of purifying. This semantic expansion enabled the character to be used in abstract contexts such as moral integrity, mental clarity, and serene conditions, with its compositional elements remaining integral throughout its historical usage.
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这条河的水很清澈。
清晨的空气很清新。
请把桌子清理干净。
她说话声音很清晰。
我们今天需要清洁房间。
他保持清醒的头脑。
这道菜的味道很清淡。
清洗蔬菜后要沥干水分。