cing1 co2清楚
Jyutpingcing1 co2
Yalechīng chó
Definition
Clear, distinct, and easy to perceive or understand.
- well-defined; easy to recognize; not blurry
- clear; explicit; easy to understand
colloquialdescriptionscommunication
How it's used
Focus on the clarity of communication or visual perception rather than abstract concepts. It often appears with the particle 啲 to request more precision or detail in speech. When used to mean understanding a situation, it frequently pairs with the verb 睇 or 聽 to emphasize the process of perceiving information.
Examples
Could you please speak a bit more clearly?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to mean clean, which is 乾淨. Learners sometimes confuse it with 明白, but 清楚 emphasizes the state of being distinct or unambiguous, whereas 明白 focuses on the mental act of understanding.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
