清楚地
清楚地 em 30 segundos
- An adverb meaning 'clearly'.
- Used before verbs to describe how something is done.
- Essential for clarity in communication and perception.
- Commonly paired with 'see', 'hear', 'remember', and 'explain'.
At its core, 清楚地 (qīngchu de) is the adverbial form of the adjective 清楚 (qīngchu), which means 'clear' or 'distinct'. In Chinese grammar, the particle 地 acts as a bridge that transforms an adjective into an adverb, much like the '-ly' suffix in English. When you use 清楚地, you are describing how an action is performed—specifically, that it is done with absolute clarity, leaving no room for doubt, confusion, or visual blurriness.
- Etymological Breakdown
- 清 (qīng): Originally referring to clear water, it symbolizes purity and transparency.
楚 (chǔ): Historically referring to a type of shrub or the state of Chu, in this context, it implies order and distinctness.
地 (de): The structural particle used specifically to mark adverbs before a verb.
请你清楚地解释一下这个计划。
Please explain this plan clearly.
This word is ubiquitous in both spoken and written Chinese. Whether you are a teacher asking a student to speak up, a manager giving instructions, or a witness describing an event, 清楚地 provides the necessary emphasis on the quality of communication or perception. It covers both physical clarity (seeing/hearing) and mental clarity (understanding/explaining).
- Visual vs. Auditory Clarity
- You can see something 清楚地 (like a sign in the distance) or hear something 清楚地 (like a whisper in a quiet room). It is a versatile tool for sensory description.
我清楚地记得那天发生了什么。
I clearly remember what happened that day.
Using 清楚地 correctly requires understanding its position in a sentence. In Chinese, adverbs typically precede the verb they modify. The formula is: Subject + [清楚地] + Verb + Object.
- Common Verb Pairings
- 清楚地看到 (kàn dào): To see clearly.
- 清楚地听到 (tīng dào): To hear clearly.
- 清楚地记得 (jì de): To remember clearly.
- 清楚地表达 (biǎo dá): To express clearly.
- 清楚地写着 (xiě zhe): It is clearly written.
他清楚地写下了他的名字。
He wrote down his name clearly.
In formal writing, 清楚地 is often used to establish facts or requirements. In legal documents or instruction manuals, you will frequently see phrases like '清楚地列出' (clearly list) or '清楚地标明' (clearly mark). This ensures that there is no ambiguity in the interpretation of the text.
合同中清楚地规定了双方的责任。
The contract clearly stipulates the responsibilities of both parties.
- Emphasis with '非常'
- To add emphasis, you can add degree adverbs before 清楚地, such as '非常清楚地' (very clearly) or '十分清楚地' (extremely clearly). This is common when someone wants to stress that they are certain about a memory or a perception.
You will encounter 清楚地 in a variety of social and professional settings. Its usage spans from the mundane to the highly formal, making it a vital part of a learner's vocabulary.
- 1. The Classroom
- Teachers often use this word when giving instructions or checking for understanding. '请清楚地回答问题' (Please answer the question clearly) or '你能清楚地看到黑板吗?' (Can you see the blackboard clearly?).
老师清楚地讲解了数学公式。
The teacher explained the math formula clearly.
- 2. Business and Professional Life
- In meetings, clarity is valued. Professionals use 清楚地 to ensure alignment. '我们需要清楚地定义目标' (We need to clearly define the goals). It is also used in presentations to guide the audience through complex data.
- 3. Daily Conversations and Storytelling
- When people recount stories or argue a point, they use 清楚地 to bolster their credibility. '我清楚地记得他当时穿的是红色的衣服' (I clearly remember he was wearing red clothes at that time).
他清楚地意识到自己犯了错误。
He clearly realized that he had made a mistake.
Even intermediate learners often stumble when using 清楚地 due to the complexity of Chinese particles and resultative structures.
- 1. Confusing '地' (de) with '的' (de) or '得' (de)
- This is the most common error.
❌ 清楚的看 (Incorrect: '的' is for nouns)
❌ 清楚得看 (Incorrect: '得' follows the verb)
✅ 清楚地看 (Correct: '地' precedes the verb to form an adverb).
Wrong: 他说清楚地。
Right: 他说得很清楚。
Explanation: If the description comes after the verb, use '得'.
- 2. Redundancy with Resultative Verbs
- In Chinese, we often use '听清' (hear clearly) or '看清' (see clearly). While saying '清楚地听到' is grammatically correct, it can sometimes feel slightly wordy compared to the more natural '听清了'. Use 清楚地 when you want to emphasize the process or manner rather than just the result.
- 3. Overusing it for 'Simple'
- Sometimes learners use 清楚地 when they mean 'simply' (简单地). While a clear explanation is often simple, they are not interchangeable. If you mean 'in a simple way', use 简单地.
Understanding the synonyms of 清楚地 helps you choose the most precise word for your context.
- 1. 清晰地 (qīngxī de)
- Difference: Very similar to 清楚地, but more formal and often used for high-definition visuals or audio (e.g., a clear photo or a crisp recording). 清楚地 is more common in daily speech.
这张照片清晰地展示了细节。
This photo clearly shows the details.
- 2. 明明白白地 (míngmíng-báibái de)
- Difference: An ABB-type reduplication that adds emphasis. It implies that something is so clear it is 'obvious' or 'plain as day'. It often carries a tone of 'there is no excuse for not understanding'.
- 3. 明确地 (míngquè de)
- Difference: Means 'explicitly' or 'definitively'. While 清楚地 is about clarity, 明确地 is about being specific and leaving no room for alternative interpretations. Used often in policies and instructions.
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Exemplos por nível
请清楚地说话。
Please speak clearly.
Simple [Adverb + Verb] structure.
我清楚地看到了他。
I saw him clearly.
清楚地 + 看到 (Resultative verb).
你能清楚地听到吗?
Can you hear clearly?
Question form with 'ma'.
他清楚地写了字。
He wrote the characters clearly.
Modifying the verb '写'.
请清楚地告诉我。
Please tell me clearly.
Imperative sentence.
我清楚地记得你。
I remember you clearly.
Mental state verb '记得'.
她清楚地画了一个圆。
She drew a circle clearly.
Describing a physical action.
我们要清楚地看书。
We need to read the book clearly.
Using '要' for necessity.
他清楚地解释了规则。
He explained the rules clearly.
Using '解释' (explain).
我清楚地听到了他的声音。
I clearly heard his voice.
Emphasis on the auditory perception.
请在纸上清楚地写下你的名字。
Please write your name clearly on the paper.
Prepositional phrase '在纸上' before the adverb.
她清楚地记得那天的天气。
She clearly remembers the weather that day.
Abstract memory.
地图上清楚地标出了终点。
The finish line is clearly marked on the map.
Passive-like state with '标出'.
我清楚地知道该怎么做。
I clearly know what to do.
Verb '知道' (to know).
他清楚地表达了他的想法。
He expressed his ideas clearly.
Verb '表达' (express).
老师清楚地指出了我的错误。
The teacher clearly pointed out my mistake.
Verb '指出' (point out).
这篇文章清楚地分析了经济形势。
This article clearly analyzed the economic situation.
Academic verb '分析'.
他清楚地意识到事情的严重性。
He clearly realized the seriousness of the matter.
Abstract noun '严重性'.
我们需要清楚地划分每个人的职责。
We need to clearly divide everyone's responsibilities.
Professional verb '划分'.
作者在书中清楚地描述了乡村生活。
The author clearly described rural life in the book.
Literary verb '描述'.
请清楚地说明你的理由。
Please state your reasons clearly.
Formal verb '说明'.
他清楚地感受到了大家的关怀。
He clearly felt everyone's care.
Emotional verb '感受到'.
报告清楚地显示了销售额的增长。
The report clearly showed the growth in sales.
Data-related verb '显示'.
我们要清楚地看到挑战和机遇。
We must clearly see the challenges and opportunities.
Metaphorical use of '看到'.
他清楚地阐述了公司的未来愿景。
He clearly elaborated on the company's future vision.
Formal verb '阐述'.
实验结果清楚地证明了这一理论。
The experimental results clearly proved this theory.
Scientific verb '证明'.
法律清楚地规定了公民的权利。
The law clearly stipulates the rights of citizens.
Legal verb '规定'.
她清楚地勾勒出了故事的轮廓。
She clearly outlined the contours of the story.
Metaphorical '勾勒'.
我们必须清楚地认识到环境问题的紧迫性。
We must clearly recognize the urgency of environmental issues.
Complex object '紧迫性'.
他的话清楚地暗示了他的真实意图。
His words clearly implied his true intentions.
Subtle verb '暗示'.
这篇文章清楚地揭示了社会的不平等。
This article clearly revealed social inequality.
Sociological verb '揭示'.
他清楚地交代了事情的前因后果。
He clearly explained the cause and effect of the matter.
Idiomatic '前因后果'.
该政策清楚地体现了政府对教育的重视。
The policy clearly reflects the government's emphasis on education.
High-level verb '体现'.
历史清楚地昭示着和平的珍贵。
History clearly proclaims the preciousness of peace.
Literary verb '昭示'.
他清楚地洞察到了市场变化的趋势。
He clearly perceived the trends of market changes.
Perceptive verb '洞察'.
辩论中,他清楚地驳斥了对方的观点。
In the debate, he clearly refuted the opponent's viewpoint.
Argumentative verb '驳斥'.
这幅画清楚地传达了画家的孤独感。
This painting clearly conveys the painter's sense of loneliness.
Artistic verb '传达'.
他清楚地界定了这两个概念的区别。
He clearly defined the difference between these two concepts.
Analytical verb '界定'.
证据清楚地指向了犯罪嫌疑人。
The evidence clearly pointed to the suspect.
Directional verb '指向'.
他清楚地铭记着祖辈的教诲。
He clearly remembers the teachings of his ancestors.
Formal verb '铭记'.
该著作清楚地梳理了中国哲学的发展脉络。
The work clearly sorted out the development of Chinese philosophy.
Scholarly verb '梳理'.
他的行为清楚地背离了最初的诺言。
His actions clearly deviated from his original promise.
Formal verb '背离'.
数据清楚地印证了我们之前的假设。
The data clearly confirmed our previous hypothesis.
Research verb '印证'.
他清楚地剖析了人性中的复杂与矛盾。
He clearly analyzed the complexity and contradictions in human nature.
Psychological verb '剖析'.
此举清楚地彰显了其在行业中的领导地位。
This move clearly manifested its leadership position in the industry.
Prestigious verb '彰显'.
他清楚地预见到了技术革命带来的冲击。
He clearly foresaw the impact brought by the technological revolution.
Prophetic verb '预见'.
文中清楚地渗透着作者的忧患意识。
The text is clearly permeated with the author's sense of anxiety.
Abstract verb '渗透'.
他清楚地摒弃了那些陈旧的观念。
He clearly discarded those outdated concepts.
Decisive verb '摒弃'.
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
看得很清楚
听得很清楚
讲得清楚
说不清楚
搞清楚
一清二楚
清清楚楚
清楚明了
清楚交代
清楚标明
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Adding '非常' before it increases the level of certainty.
In very fast speech, '地' might sound very faint, but it is grammatically required.
- Using '的' instead of '地'.
- Placing '清楚地' after the verb.
- Using it to describe weather.
- Confusing it with '简单地' (simply).
- Redundancy with resultative verbs like '看清'.
Dicas
The 'De' Rule
Always use '地' when '清楚' is an adverb before a verb.
Be Direct
Use '清楚地' to show you are confident in what you are saying.
Formal vs Informal
In reports, prefer '清晰地' or '明确地' over '清楚地'.
Visual Association
Imagine a clear stream (清) and distinct trees (楚) on the ground (地).
Resultative vs Adverb
Notice if 'qīngchu' is before the verb (adverb) or after (result).
Politeness
Being 'too clear' can sometimes be blunt; use with care in social settings.
Idiom Power
Learn '一清二楚' to sound more like a native speaker.
Daily Use
Try to use '清楚地记得' when talking about your day.
Check the Particle
Double-check that you haven't used '的' by mistake.
Definition
Use '清楚地定义' when starting an academic discussion.
Memorize
Origem da palavra
Contexto cultural
Clarity in writing characters is a sign of a disciplined mind.
While clarity is valued, sometimes being *too* clear (too direct) can be seen as impolite in sensitive social situations.
Pratique na vida real
Contextos reais
Iniciadores de conversa
"你能清楚地听到我的声音吗?"
"你还清楚地记得我们第一次见面吗?"
"请你清楚地说明一下你的想法。"
"你觉得这篇文章清楚地表达了观点吗?"
"我没听清楚,你能再清楚地说一遍吗?"
Temas para diário
写一件你清楚地记得的童年往事。
描述一个你清楚地看到的自然景观。
你如何清楚地规划你的未来?
谈谈一次你没有清楚地表达自己而产生的误会。
为什么在工作中清楚地沟通很重要?
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo. You should say '清楚地说' or '说得很清楚'. Adverbs with '地' must come before the verb.
They are very similar. '清楚地' is more common in daily life, while '清晰地' is more formal and often used for visual/audio clarity.
Use '一清二楚' as an idiom at the end of a sentence or after '得' to mean 'crystal clear'.
No, for clear weather use '晴朗'. '清楚' is about information or perception.
Yes, '清楚地知道' means 'to know clearly' or 'to be fully aware of'.
In modern Mandarin, yes, it is the standard way to mark an adverbial adjective.
You can say '我没听清楚' (resultative) or '我没能清楚地听到'.
No, use '清楚的' to modify nouns (e.g., 清楚的解释 - a clear explanation).
The characters exist, but the [Adj + 地 + Verb] structure is a feature of modern Mandarin.
The most common opposite is '模糊地' (vaguely/blurrily).
Teste-se 200 perguntas
Write a sentence using '清楚地记得'.
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Translate: 'Please explain the rules clearly.'
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Write a sentence using '清楚地看到'.
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Translate: 'He clearly realized his mistake.'
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Write a sentence using '清楚地表达'.
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Translate: 'The contract clearly states the price.'
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Write a sentence using '清楚地听到'.
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Translate: 'Please write your name clearly.'
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Write a sentence using '清楚地分析'.
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Translate: 'I clearly saw him enter the room.'
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Write a sentence using '清楚地标出'.
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Translate: 'She clearly remembers her childhood.'
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Write a sentence using '清楚地说明'.
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Translate: 'The report clearly shows the data.'
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Write a sentence using '清楚地划分'.
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Translate: 'He clearly heard the bell.'
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Write a sentence using '清楚地描述'.
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Translate: 'The law clearly stipulates this.'
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Write a sentence using '清楚地认识到'.
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Translate: 'Please speak clearly.'
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Say 'I clearly remember' in Chinese.
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Ask 'Can you hear me clearly?'
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Tell someone to 'speak clearly'.
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Say 'I saw it clearly.'
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Say 'He explained it clearly.'
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Ask 'Did you write it clearly?'
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Say 'I clearly realize the problem.'
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Say 'Please state your name clearly.'
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Say 'The report clearly shows the results.'
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Say 'I clearly remember that day.'
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Say 'Please write the address clearly.'
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Say 'He clearly expressed his opinion.'
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Say 'I can see the sign clearly.'
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Say 'The teacher explained the rule clearly.'
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Say 'I clearly heard the phone ringing.'
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Say 'We must clearly define the goal.'
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Say 'The map clearly marks the route.'
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Say 'He clearly remembers the promise.'
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Say 'I clearly feel your support.'
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Say 'Please explain the situation clearly.'
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Listen and identify the adverb: '请清楚地告诉大家你的决定。'
Listen and identify the verb: '我清楚地记得那件事。'
Listen and identify the object: '他清楚地写下了他的名字。'
Listen and translate: '你能清楚地听到吗?'
Listen and translate: '他清楚地表达了观点。'
Listen and identify the subject: '老师清楚地讲解了课文。'
Listen and translate: '我清楚地看到了那个号码。'
Listen and identify the adverb: '报告清楚地显示了变化。'
Listen and translate: '请清楚地写下日期。'
Listen and identify the verb: '他清楚地意识到了错误。'
Listen and translate: '我清楚地记得他的样子。'
Listen and identify the adverb: '合同清楚地规定了条款。'
Listen and translate: '你能清楚地看到黑板吗?'
Listen and identify the verb: '他清楚地指出了方向。'
Listen and translate: '请清楚地说明理由。'
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Summary
清楚地 (qīngchu de) is the go-to adverb for 'clearly' in Chinese. Always place it BEFORE the verb. Example: 他清楚地写下了地址 (He clearly wrote down the address).
- An adverb meaning 'clearly'.
- Used before verbs to describe how something is done.
- Essential for clarity in communication and perception.
- Commonly paired with 'see', 'hear', 'remember', and 'explain'.
The 'De' Rule
Always use '地' when '清楚' is an adverb before a verb.
Be Direct
Use '清楚地' to show you are confident in what you are saying.
Formal vs Informal
In reports, prefer '清晰地' or '明确地' over '清楚地'.
Visual Association
Imagine a clear stream (清) and distinct trees (楚) on the ground (地).
Exemplo
请你把事情讲清楚地。
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