Chinese words · HSK 3

清楚

qīngchu

clear; distinct

Every meaning

qīngchu

  1. clear; distinct
  2. to understand; to be clear about

In a sentence

  • 黑板上的字我看不清楚。

    I can't see the writing on the blackboard clearly.

  • 这件事我也不太清楚。

    I'm not too sure about this matter either.

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Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).