晰
clear; understand; fair-skinned
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesadjective
clear; distinct; understandable
formalFormal literary usage, rarely used in daily spoken Chinese.
His argument is logically clear with no ambiguity.
The cause and effect of this matter have been clearly investigated.
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The meaning of this classical Chinese text needs careful analysis to be clear.
The teacher's explanation made this complex concept clear and easy to understand.
Through this meeting, the differences between the two sides have become clear.
adjective
fair; light-skinned
literaryA more literary and formal term for fair, pale skin, often used in classical Chinese or formal writing.
This ancient beauty had fair skin and long black hair.
He stayed indoors all year round, so his skin looked very fair and moist.
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The Book of Songs used xī xī to describe a woman's beauty.
This model's fair and clear skin made her stand out especially in front of the camera.
People in northern China generally have fairer skin than those in southern China.