clear and distinct; plaintive; mournful
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
clear and distinct; vivid (of sound, sight, or impression)
Describes sensory perceptions that are sharp, well-defined, and easily perceived. Often used for sounds, visual details, or memories.
Tā她
shuō说
huà话
de的
shēng声
yīn音
tài太
dī低
，
tīng听
bù不
qīng清
qiè切
。
Her voice was too low to hear clearly.
Lèi泪
yǎn眼
mó模
hu糊
，
kàn看
bù不
qīng清
qiè切
。
Tear-blurred eyes cannot see clearly.
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Zhè这
duàn段
lù录
yīn音
xiào效
guǒ果
hěn很
qīng清
qiè切
，
měi每
gè个
zì字
dōu都
tīng听
de得
jiàn见
。
The recording is very clear; every word can be heard.
adjective
plaintive; mournful; melancholy (of sound)
literaryLiterary term describing sounds that evoke sadness, such as cries of birds, wind, or music. Carries a connotation of loneliness and grief.
Bù不
shí时
chuán传
lái来
gū孤
yàn雁
qīng清
qiè切
de的
āi哀
míng鸣
。
From time to time came the plaintive cries of a lone wild goose.
Qiū秋
fēng风
xiāo萧
sè瑟
，
chuán传
lái来
qīng清
qiè切
de的
dí笛
shēng声
。
The autumn wind was bleak, carrying the mournful sound of a flute.
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Yuǎn远
chù处
chuán传
lái来
qīng清
qiè切
de的
kū哭
shēng声
，
lìng令
rén人
xīn心
suì碎
。
From afar came heart-rending sobs that broke one's heart.