HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
清 — clear
- Reading
- qīng
- Meaning
- clear; distinct; pure
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
清 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is qīng and it means clear; distinct; pure. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
清 appears in everyday chinese words such as 清 (clear, distinct, pure), 清楚 (clear, distinct) and 清扫 (clean up, sweep).
Chinese words containing 清
Frequently asked questions
What does 清 mean in Chinese?
清 means clear; distinct; pure in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 清 read?
清 is read qīng. Reading it inside real words — 清 and 清楚 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 清 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 清 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 清 in a word?
A common word containing 清 is 清 (qīng) — "clear, distinct, pure". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 清 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 清 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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