adjective HSK 5
clear · limpid · crystal clear
Meaning
清澈 describes water, liquid, or sometimes eyes that are transparently clear, pure, and free from cloudiness or impurities. It emphasizes both visual clarity and purity, often evoking a sense of natural beauty and cleanliness.
Usage
Most commonly used to describe bodies of water like streams, lakes, or springs. Can also describe eyes that are bright and clear. The term carries positive connotations of purity and natural beauty, frequently appearing in descriptive or literary contexts.
Examples
- 01这条小溪的水清澈见底，能看到水里的小鱼。, .The water in this stream is crystal clear; you can see the little fish in it.
- 02她有一双清澈明亮的大眼睛。.She has a pair of large, clear, and bright eyes.
Characters
Common collocations
- 清澈见底so clear you can see the bottom
- 清澈的湖水clear lake water
- 清澈透明clear and transparent
- 清澈的眼睛clear eyes
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to water clarity. 清 originally depicted pure water, while 澈 (with the water radical 氵) specifically emphasizes transparency and the ability to see through water to the bottom.