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The word 一干二净 is formed by sequentially pairing the numeral 一 (one) with 干 (dry) and the numeral 二 (two) with 净 (clean), creating a parallel four-character structure where the numbers emphasize the adjectives to convey thoroughness, resulting in a literal meaning of "one dry, two clean" that idiomatically expresses complete cleanliness or total removal.

Word Definition - 一干二净

yī gān èr jìng thoroughly (idiom); completely; one and all; very clean