noun HSK 4
Traditional 清單
list · inventory · checklist
Meaning
清单 refers to a written or itemized list that clearly records items, tasks, or details. It emphasizes clarity and completeness, often used for shopping lists, task lists, inventories, or any systematic enumeration of things that need to be tracked or checked off.
Usage
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. In everyday life, people use it for shopping lists (购物清单) or to-do lists. In business settings, it appears in inventory lists, checklists, and detailed records. The word conveys organization and thoroughness.
Examples
- 01我列了一份购物清单，免得忘记要买什么。, .I made a shopping list so I wouldn't forget what to buy.
- 02请检查一下这个清单，看看有没有遗漏的项目。, .Please check this list to see if there are any missing items.
Characters
Measure words
- 份一份清单
- 张一张清单
Common collocations
- 购物清单shopping list
- 任务清单task list, to-do list
- 列清单to make a list
- 核对清单to check against a list
Origin
The compound combines 清 (clear) with 单 (list/sheet), literally meaning 'clear list.' The emphasis on clarity reflects the purpose of making information easily accessible and unambiguous.