Definitions
clear (water); thorough
Etymology phono-semantic
water
Semantic:
氵
About
The character 澈, meaning clear or transparent, is structurally composed of the water radical 氵 combined with the component 徹, which historically provided both phonetic and semantic value related to penetration or thoroughness. Its etymology centers on the concept of water achieving a state of such clarity that light passes through without obstruction, linking the physical property to the idea of completeness. Over time, the meaning of 澈 has consistently described the lucidity of liquids while also extending to abstract applications denoting thorough understanding or analysis, without significant alteration to its graphical form.
Example Sentences Hide
湖水清澈见底。
她的目光明亮而澈。
我们必须澈底打扫房间。
雨后天空格外澄澈。
经历苦难后，他有了澈悟。
他的歌声清澈又嘹亮。
此事需要澈查清楚。
冬夜的寒气澈骨。