清澈 qīngchè clear
clear; limpid
How to remember 清澈: 清 clear + 澈 limpid = clear.
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How it is used
- Means clear and limpid (of water/eyes) - 清澈的溪水 (qīngchè de xīshuǐ) clear stream water; 清澈的眼睛 (clear, bright eyes).
- Praises transparency you can see straight through; often for water, lakes, and innocent eyes.
- Direct opposite of 混浊 (hùnzhuó, murky); more specific than 清 (qīng) alone - 混浊的河水 (hùnzhuó de héshuǐ) murky river water.