qīng
míng

HSK 7-9
common

Meaning of 清明

清明 means orderly and law-abiding (of governance); having clear principles; clear-headed; sober; lucid. Pronounced qīng míng. HSK 7-9.

  • orderly and law-abiding (of governance); having clear principles
  • clear-headed; sober; lucid
  • clear and bright (of scenery, light, etc.)

Definitions & Examples

shǐ
shū
cháng
chēng
zàn
ge
cháo
dài
zhèng
zhì
qīng
míng
 

History books often praise that dynasty for its orderly governance.

Shí
xiàn
zhèng
zhì
qīng
míng
shì
zhèng
de
cháng
biāo
 

Achieving orderly governance is a long-term goal of the government.

Cháo
zhèng
qīng
míng
 
bǎi
xìng
cái
néng
ān
 

Only when court governance is orderly can the people live and work in peace.