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Definition
Pure, upright, and innocent; free from guilt or crime.
- pure, upright, and of good character
- innocent; not guilty; having a clean record
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How it's used
Focuses on the moral integrity or the lack of criminal involvement of a person. It is frequently used in the context of reputation, especially when someone needs to clear their name after being accused of wrongdoing.
Examples
He has a clean record, how could he do such bad things?
I must prove my innocence.
Related words
Common phrases
to have a clean family background and record
to prove one's innocence
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply naive or inexperienced, as it specifically refers to moral purity or legal innocence rather than a lack of worldly knowledge.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
