澈

chè
攵 + 氵 + 育

Definitions

chè clear (water); thorough

Etymology phono-semantic

water

Semantic: 氵

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澈 (chè) is a phono-semantic compound: the semantic radical 氵 (shuǐ, water) places it in the realm of liquids, while the phonetic component, consisting of 育 (yù) and 攵 (pū), indicates its pronunciation. In its core sense, 澈 describes water that is exceptionally clear, limpid, and transparent, so much so that the bottom is plainly visible. This concept of absolute clarity is frequently applied figuratively to the human mind, referring to thoughts, understanding, or consciousness that are lucid, unclouded, thorough, and free from intellectual or moral impurities.

Example Sentences Hide

湖水清澈见底。

Hú shuǐ qīng chè jiàn dǐ.

The lake water is so clear you can see the bottom.

她的目光明亮而澈。

Tā de mùguāng míngliàng ér chè.

Her gaze is bright and clear.

我们必须澈底打扫房间。

Wǒmen bìxū chèdǐ dǎsǎo fángjiān.

We must clean the room thoroughly.

雨后天空格外澄澈。

Yǔ hòu tiānkōng géwài chéngchè.

The sky is exceptionally clear after the rain.

经历苦难后，他有了澈悟。

Jīnglì kǔnàn hòu, tā yǒule chèwù.

After experiencing hardship, he gained a clear understanding.

他的歌声清澈又嘹亮。

Tā de gēshēng qīngchè yòu liáoliàng.

His singing voice is clear and resonant.

此事需要澈查清楚。

Cǐ shì xūyào chè chá qīngchǔ.

This matter needs to be thoroughly investigated.

冬夜的寒气澈骨。

Dōng yè de hánqì chègǔ.

The cold of the winter night pierces to the bone.

Related Characters

Component: 攵

政 教 数 放 改 收 敌 致 效 故 攻 敢 败 散

Component: 氵

法 没 海 活 治 清 济 流 深 满 消 注 派 河

Component: 育

撤 辙 唷 堉 徹 淯 焴 轍

Example Words

清澈 明澈 澄澈 澈底 透澈