cing4 cing1澄清
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Yalechìhng chīng
Definition
To clarify; to clear up a rumor, misconception, or misunderstanding by stating the facts.
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How it's used
Often used in formal or professional contexts, such as press releases or official statements, despite being a standard verb. It carries a sense of setting the record straight when one's reputation or the truth of a situation is at stake. It is less common in casual, everyday small talk unless the topic is serious or involves a significant misunderstanding.
Examples
There are many misunderstandings about this, I want to clarify things a bit.
Do you need to publicly clarify this rumor?
Related words
Common phrases
publicly clarify
clarify a misunderstanding
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 解釋, which simply means to explain. Use 澄清 specifically when you are correcting a false impression, rumor, or misinformation, rather than just providing more information.
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Grammar guides
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