A2 adverb Neutral #1,500 most common 1 min read

清楚地

qingshude /t͡ɕʰiŋ˥ t͡ʂʰu˨˩ tɤ/

Clearly indicates that something is done or presented without confusion, making it easy to understand.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Expresses clarity and lack of confusion.
  • Modifies verbs to show how an action is done.
  • Used in everyday requests for clear communication.

Overview

清楚地 (qīng chǔ de) 是一个常用的中文副词,用于描述动作或状态的清晰度。它源自形容词“清楚”(qīng chǔ),意为“清晰的,明白的”。当用作副词时,它修饰动词或形容词,强调其行为或结果是明确无误、易于理解的。

清楚地 通常放在动词前面,用来修饰这个动词的执行方式。例如,“请把你的想法说清楚地” (Please state your idea clearly)。它也可以用来修饰形容词,表示程度的清晰。例如,“他已经把情况说得清楚地” (He has already explained the situation clearly)。在某些情况下,它也可以放在句末,作为对前面描述的总结,强调清晰性。

在日常交流中,清楚地 经常用于要求对方清晰地表达观点、解释事情或提供信息。例如,在会议中,人们会要求发言者“请把你的报告内容说清楚地”。在学习环境中,老师会要求学生“请把这个概念解释清楚地”。在描述事件时,也可以用它来强调事件的易懂性,例如“昨晚的电视节目播报得很清楚地”。

与“明白地 (míng bai de)”相比,“清楚地”更侧重于信息的清晰呈现,而“明白地”则更侧重于听者或读者的理解程度。虽然两者常可互换,但在某些语境下,“清楚地”强调的是表达的客观清晰度,而“明白地”则强调接收者是否理解。例如,“请把地址说清楚地” (Please state the address clearly) 强调地址信息的准确性,而“他听懂了,也明白了” (He heard and understood) 则强调理解的完成。另一个相似的词是“明确地 (míng què de)”,它比“清楚地”语气更强,更强调确定性和无歧义性,常用于正式场合或法律文件,如“合同条款必须明确地规定”。

Examples

1

请你把刚才说的话再说一遍,说得清楚点。

informal

Please repeat what you just said, say it a bit more clearly.

2

老师要求我们把这个概念解释清楚地。

academic

The teacher asked us to explain this concept clearly.

3

他叙述了事情的经过,但有些地方不够清楚地。

neutral

He narrated the course of events, but some parts were not clear enough.

4

这份报告必须清楚地列出所有的数据。

formal

This report must clearly list all the data.

Common Collocations

说清楚地 to say clearly
解释清楚地 to explain clearly
听清楚地 to hear clearly
知道清楚地 to know clearly

Common Phrases

请说清楚点

Please speak more clearly

我没听清楚

I didn't hear clearly

把事情说清楚

to make things clear

Often Confused With

清楚地 vs 明白地

'清楚地' emphasizes the clarity of the expression or action itself, while '明白地' focuses more on the listener's or reader's understanding and comprehension.

清楚地 vs 明确地

'明确地' is stronger than '清楚地' and implies definitiveness and lack of any ambiguity, often used in more formal or legal contexts.

Grammar Patterns

Subject + 清楚地 + Verb (e.g., 他清楚地听到了。) Subject + Verb + Object + 清楚地 (less common, often with '把' structure) (e.g., 请把事情说清楚地。) Subject + 清楚地 + Adjective (e.g., 我清楚地知道。)

How to Use It

Usage Notes

This adverb is very common in everyday Chinese. It is generally neutral in terms of formality. Ensure it modifies a verb or adjective correctly. Pay attention to word order, usually placed before the verb.


Common Mistakes

Confusing '清楚地' (adverb) with '清楚' (adjective). Incorrect placement of '清楚地' in the sentence, sometimes placing it after the object instead of before the verb. Overuse or underuse in situations where '明白地' or '明确地' might be more appropriate.

Tips

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Focus on Clarity

Use '清楚地' when you want to emphasize that information or actions should be presented without ambiguity or confusion.

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Adverbial '地'

Remember that '地' connects the adverb '清楚' to the verb it modifies. Omitting it can sometimes change the meaning or sound less natural.

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Direct Communication

Chinese culture often values clear and direct communication, especially in professional or educational settings. Using '清楚地' reflects this value.

Word Origin

The word '清楚' (qīng chǔ) originates from '清' (qīng), meaning pure, clear, and '楚' (chǔ), meaning distinct or clear. The addition of '地' (de) is a grammatical particle used to form adverbs in Mandarin Chinese.

Cultural Context

In Chinese culture, clarity in communication is highly valued, especially when conveying important information or instructions. Using '清楚地' reflects a desire for effective and unambiguous interaction.

Memory Tip

Think of 'clear' in English. '清楚' means clear, and adding '地' makes it the adverbial form, describing *how* something is done – clearly.

Frequently Asked Questions

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“清楚”本身可以作形容词,表示“清晰的,明白的”。例如,“他的字写得很清楚”。而“清楚地”是副词,用来修饰动词,表示“以清晰的方式”。例如,“请把你的计划说清楚地”。

当你想强调的是听者的理解程度,而不是表达的清晰度时,可能不适合直接用“清楚地”。在这种情况下,使用“明白”或“理解”可能更恰当。另外,在非常口语化或非正式的场合,有时会省略“地”,直接用“清楚”来表达副词的含义,但这并不完全符合规范。

最常见的位置是放在动词前面,如“清楚地说明”。它也可以放在形容词前面,如“清楚地知道”。在某些情况下,它也可以放在句末,作为对前面描述的强调,但这种情况相对较少。

有的。“明确地 (míng què de)”是一个更强的表达,表示非常确定、没有歧义。例如,“请明确地答复”。此外,“清晰地 (qīng xī de)”在某些语境下也可以和“清楚地”互换使用,但“清晰”有时更侧重于视觉或听觉上的清晰。

Test Yourself

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请把你的想法说得_______。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 清楚地

这里要求表达方式的清晰度,‘清楚地’是最常用的副词形式。

multiple choice

以下哪个句子是正确的?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 他清楚地了解事情。

副词‘清楚地’通常放在动词‘了解’前面,修饰其动作方式。

sentence building

请用“问题”、“解释”、“清楚地”组成句子。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 请把问题解释清楚地。

这是一个常见的句式结构,‘把’字句常用于强调动作的对象和结果,‘清楚地’修饰动词‘解释’。

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