| 清 | 990B15 63A.42-1 | 部居  | 畫數 11 | ㄑㄧㄥ [qing1] | ||
| N. | Name of Manchu Dyn. (1644－1911): 清朝，清代，前清，滿清 ditto; 清廷 the Manchu Court; 清宮 the Ching palaces; 清季，清末 the latter part, the end, of the Manchu Dyn. | |||||
| V.t. | To clear up, to settle: 清賬，清欠 clear up the accounts, debts; 清算 [qing1suan4]↓; clear up (room, table) 清理 [qing1li3]↓; 清堆兒 clear up rubble or heaps; 堅壁清野 clear the decks for action. | |||||
| Vb. complement. | Up, fully, clearly: 付清 paid in full; 還清前欠 clear up outstanding accounts; 算清 (accounts) have been settled or put in order; 數不清 innumerable; 說不清 cannot tell clearly (who was to blame, etc); 記不清 cannot remember clearly. | |||||
| Adj. | (1) Pure, clean: 清潔，清淨 [qing1jie2]1, [qing1jing4]2↓; 清水 clear water; 清湯 consomme, clear soup; 清香 subtle fragrance; 兩袖清風 having not a cent; 清心寡欲 (Budd. & Taoism) a pure heart and few desires; 清課 (Budd.) daily lessons; 清規 [qing1gui1]↓. (2) Morally elevated, incorrupt: 清廉 [qing1lian2], 清操 [qing1cao1]↓，清白，清高，清介，清節 [qing1bo2], [qing1gao1], [qing1jie4], [qing1jie2]1↓; 清官 an honest official; 清耿耿 (LL) very upright and incorruptible. (3) Cool: 清風 cool air; 清曲 a sweet melody; 清涼 fresh and cool; 清秋 the fresh air of autumn. (4) Esteemed--oft. court. address＝“your”: 清誨 your advice; (勞瀆) 清神 (take so much of) your valuable time or attention; 清聽 your ears, i.e., your attention; 清望 your great reputation; 清顏 your “face,” i.e., presence; 清盼 your “look,”i.e., attention (also wr. 青). (5) Peaceful, undisturbed, serene: 清時，清世，清平世界 peaceful times. (6) (Of photograph, print, account, etc.) sharp, well-defined: 清楚，清晰 [qing1chu0], [qing1xi1]↓. (7) Lonely, poor: 冷清清 lonely; 清鍋兒冷灶 living quite alone; 清寒，清貧 poor; 清苦 hard up; see also 清白 [qing1bo2]↓. | |||||
| Words | 1. 清拔 [qing1ba2], adj., (of writing) distinguished. 2. 清標 [qing1biao1], (1) adj., (AC) handsome (man); (2) n., (LL) the moon: 清標照人寒 the moon casts its cool light. 3. 清蹕 [qing1bi4], v.t., to clear the way for imperial carriage. 4. 清白 [qing1bo2] ([qing1bai2]), adj., pure, unsullied (reputation): 清白家世 come from a law-abiding family background. 5. 清唱 [qing1chang4], v.i., (Chin. opera) to sing selections without stage make-up, as at parties, (cf. 清吟 [qing1yin2]↓). 6. 清茶 [qing1cha2], n., (1) green tea; (2) 清茶候教 inviting person to a tea without snacks or dinner. 7. 清償 [qing1chang2], v.t., to pay back (debt). 8. 清澈 [qing1che4], adj., (of water) crystal clear; (of voice) clear, ringing. 9. 清晨 [qing1chen2]1, n., early morning. 10. 清塵 [qing1chen2]2, n., (LL, court.) your honorable presence: 自奉清塵，於今五稔 It's five years since meeting you. 11. 清切 [qing1qie4], adj., (1) sad, forlorn (music); (2) spotless, cozy (place). 12. 清器 [qing1qi4], n., (AC) night pot. 13. 清綺 [qing1qi3], adj., beautiful, elegant: 清綺絕世 of unexcelled elegance. 14. 清清 [qing1qing1], adj., (in all senses of Adj.↑); (1) cool; (2) lonely (冷冷清清); (3) clear; (4) pure. 15. 清奇 [qing1qi2], adj., (of callig., composition) novel and interesting. 16. 清除 [qing1chu2], v.t., (1) to clear out (debris, corrupt practice); (2) to clean up (room, street). 17. 清楚 [qing1chu0], adj., (1) clear: 說話不清楚，不清不楚 never talk clearly; 看不，聽不清楚 cannot see, hear clearly; (2) neat, well-arranged (dress, room). 18. 清  [qing1qU2], adj., (LL, court.) thin-looking.19. 清淡 [qing1dan4], adj., (1) quiet and simple (life); (2) unexciting, placid (life); (3) mild (flavor). 20. 清單（兒）（子） [qing1dang1] ([qing1da0er0])([zi0]), n., detailed list or account. 21. 清道 [qing1dao4], v.i., (1) to act as scavenger; (2) see [qing1bi4]↑. 22. 清梵 [qing1fan4], n., (Budd.) sound of religious litany, chanting. 23. 清芬 [qing1fen1], adj. & n., pure, subtle fragrance, -ant. 24. 清福 [qing1fu2], n., blessing of quiet, peaceful life. 25. 清高 [qing1gao1], adj., (of scholar) self-contained, aloof from politics or material possessions, of simple living and high thinking. 26. 清鯁 [qing1geng3], adj., blunt, straightforward (advice, etc.). 27. 清倌（兒） [qing1guang1] (ching-gua-'l), n., formerly, singsong girl who is still a virgin (also 清倌人). 28. 清規 [qing1gui1], n., (Budd.) monastic rules. 29. 清貴 [qing1gui4], adj. & n., (1) eminent (persons); (2) elite, not vulgar (office, duty); 清貴衙門 (sl.) formerly, the Hanlin Academy (翰林院). 30. 清寒 [qing1han2], adj., (1) cold and pure (moonlight); (2) a nice reference to the “poor”: 清寒子弟 (基金) (scholarships for) poor students. 31. 清和 [qing1he2], adj., (1) peaceful (times); (2) (coll.) lunar fourth month (about May). 32. 清華 [qing1hua2], adj., (of landscape) lush green in vegetation; (of composition) beautiful and pleasing; (of person) eminent, refined. 33. 清徽 [qing1hui1], adj., see [qing1cao1]↓. 34. 清丈 [qing1zhang4], v.i. & n., (land) survey; official determination of land measurements. 35. 清齌 [qing1zhai1], n., (1) (Budd.) vegetarian fast, abstinence from meat; (2) a clean studio. 36. 清朝 [qing1zhao1], (1) n., early morning; (2) ([qing1chao2]) n., the Manchu Dyn. 37. 清正 [qing1zheng4], adj., upright (official). 38. 清真 [qing1zhen1], adj., of Moslems: 清真教 Islam, Moslem religion; 清真寺 a mosque. 39. 清蒸 [qing1zheng1], v.t., to steam, -ed (chicken, etc.). 40. 清減 [qing1jian3], adj., (MC) for [qing1shou4]↓. 41. 清醬 [qing1jiang4], n., soya sauce. 42. 清介 [qing1jie4], adj., see [qing1gao1]↑. 43. 清節 [qing1jie2]1, adj., incorrupt (official) , see [qing1cao1]↓. 44. 清潔 [qing1jie2]2, adj., clean; n., cleanliness (of street, dress, etc.). 45. 清淨 [qing1jing4]1, (1) adj., clean, not cluttered; (2) (Budd.) not bothered by material concerns. 46. 清靜 [qing1jing4]2, adj., quiet, tranquil, serene: 清靜無為 (Taoism) quiet and inaction. 47. 清酌 [qing1zhuo2]1, n., (AC) another name for wine. 48. 清濁 [qing1zhuo2]2, adj. & n., (1) the pure and the impure; the morally clean and the corrupt; adj. & n.,(2) 清 voiceless and 濁 voiced consonants. 49. 清客 [qing1ke4], n., literary friends of officials or rich men who help with conversation and advice; 清客串 (兒) amateur opera singers. 50. 清狂 [qing1kuang2], adj., (a type) romantic, abandoned and affecting disregard for common formalities. 51. 清苦 [qing1ku3], adj., poor and hard up (euphemistically used ): 他很清苦 he is rather hard up. 52. 清朗 [qing1lang0], adj., (of weather) clear, bright. 53. 清冷 [qing1leng3], adj., lonesome; (of business) dull. 54. 清亮 [qing1liang4], adj., pure, shining. 55. 清漣 [qing1lian2]1, adj., (of water) clear with light ripples. 56. 清廉 [qing1lian2]2, adj., honest (as an official), not corrupt. 57. 清涼 [qing1liang2], adj., fresh and cool. 58. 清冽 [qing1lie4], adj., (of springs) clear and cool. 59. 清麗 [qing1li4], adj., (of style) clear and lucid. 60. 清理 [qing1li3], v.t., to clean up, put in order: 清理舊賬 clear up old accounts. 61. 清流 [qing1liu2], n., (1) a clear stream; (2) scholars who keep away from politics. 62. 清明 [qing1ming2], (1) n., a spring festival corresponding to Easter, on April 5th or 6th--a festival for visiting family graveyards; (2) adj., (of patient's mind) clear: 神志清明; (3) adj., peaceful (times). 63. 清貧 [qing1pin2], adj., “poor and unburdened”--a nice way of referring to s.o. being “poor.” 64. 清平 [qing1ping2], adj., pure and peaceful. 65. 清尚 [qing1shang4], adj., see [qing1gao1]↑. 66. 清聲 [qing1sheng1], n., (1) a voiceless consonant; (2) a clean unsullied name, reputation for honesty. 67. 清晰 [qing1xi1], adj., clear and precise (mind, explanation). 68. 清顯 [qing1xian3], adj., esteemed, honored (official position). 69. 清曉 [qing1xiao3], n., early morning. 70. 清香 [qing1xiang1], adj. & n., pure-fragrance, -ant. 71. 清閑 [qing1xian2], adj., enjoying leisure, unburdened with work; euphem. for being “out of work.” 72. 清興 [qing1xing4], n., leisurely mood for enjoying wine, poetry, flowers, etc. 73. 清醒 [qing1xing3], adj., wide awake: 清醒白醒 ditto. 74. 清新 [qing1xin1], adj., delightfully fresh (writing), free from cliches, etc. 75. 清修 [qing1xiu1], adj., (AC) leading a mild and simple life. 76. 清秀 [qing1xiu4], adj., (of girl, callig.) delicate. 77. 清瘦 [qing1shou4], adj., a nice reference to s.o. being “thin.” 78. 清爽 [qing1shuang3], adj., (weather) clear, dry; (mind, mood) feeling good and fit. 79. 清水貨 [qing1shui3huo4], n., unadulterated merchandise. 80. 清虛 [qing1xU1], adj., (Taoism culture) having simple life and few worries. 81. 清算 [qing1suan4], v.t., (1) to liquidate (assets, undertaking); (2) to liquidate a person under Communist regime. 82. 清泰 [qing1tai4], adj., (LL) enjoying good health: 政躬清泰 (to official) wish you good health. 83. 清談 [qing1tan2], n., a trend in 3rd-5th cen. (魏晉清談) under Taoist influence for airy, philosophical discussions and dissociation from politics. 84. 清恬 [qing1tian2], adj., (LL) peaceful and quiet. 85. 清頭 [qing1tou2], n., (coll.) as in 弄個清頭make things clear, clear up mess. 86. 清操 [qing1cao1] ([qing1cao4]), adj., untarnished (conduct). 87. 清脆 [qing1cui4], adj., clear, well enunciated (voice). 88. 清通 [qing1tong1], adj., conversant with (branches of knowledge). 89. 清早 [qing1zao3], n., early morning; also 清早兒，清早起，大清早. 90. 清玩 [qing1wan2], n., elegant, refined pastimes (curios, incense, poetry). 91. 清雅 [qing1ya3], adj., elegant, refined. 92. 清妍 [qing1yan2], adj., (face, writing) delicately beautiful. 93. 清揚 [qing1yang2], adj., (1) (AC) bright-eyed, clear-featured; (2) widespread influence (of Budd.). 94. 清要 [qing1yao4], adj. & n., much honored (position), such person. 95. 清夜 [qing1ye4], n., quiet, still night. 96. 清一色 [qing1yi1se4], n., (1) flush (in card games and mahjong); (2) adj., without divergent colors, beliefs or partisans (in group). 97. 清議 [qing1yi4], n., political criticism by scholars, esp. in later Hahn Dyn.; public opinion. 98. 清音 [qing1yin1], n., (1) a kind of string orchestra used at funerals; (2) see [qing1chang4]↑. 99. 清吟 [qing1yin2], n., usu. 清吟小班 formerly, first-class singsong house in Peking. 100. 清幽 [qing1you1], adj., nice and secluded (place). 101. 清越 [qing1yUe4], adj., (of song, voice) clear and carrying far. | |||||