COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 清 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 青 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 清 (qīng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(of water etc) clear; clean
qīngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qīng
清
(of water etc) clear; clean
Common words
qīng chǔ
清楚
clear; distinct; to understand thoroughly; to be clear about
qīng chén
清晨
early morning
qīng dàn
清淡
light (of food, not greasy or strongly flavored); insipid; slack (sales)
qīng jié
清洁
clean; to clean
qīng lǐ
清理
to clear up; to tidy up; to dispose of
qīng sǎo
清扫
to tidy up; to mop up; a sweep (against crime)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 清
Say “qīng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 清
Common words and phrases
qīng chǔ
clear; distinct; to understand thoroughly; to be clear about
qīng chén
early morning
qīng dàn
light (of food, not greasy or strongly flavored); insipid; slack (sales)
qīng jié
clean; to clean
qīng lǐ
to clear up; to tidy up; to dispose of
qīng sǎo
to tidy up; to mop up; a sweep (against crime)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“清”。
Zhège zì shì “qīng”.
This character is “清”.
我正在学习“清”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “qīng” zì.
I am learning the character “清”.
请写一遍“清”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “qīng”.
Please write “清” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 清?
清 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 清 (qīng) mean?
清 (qīng) means (of water etc) clear; clean.
What is the radical of 清?
The radical of 清 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.