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清洁 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
清洁qīngjiécleanHSK 6, a, rank #4803, Hard
清洁qīngjiéto cleanHSK 6, unknown, rank #4803, Hard
qīngjié(qing1jie2) T1
  1. 1clean
  2. 2to clean
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March 24, 2026
清洁(清潔)qīngjié(qing1jie2)

清洁 (qīngjié) refers to the state of being clean or the act of cleaning. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as discussing hygiene, cleanliness in the home, or environmental cleanliness. The nuance of the word emphasizes purity and tidiness, making it suitable for various settings, including public health discussions.

Frequency#4803DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, cleanliness is highly valued, often linked to health and social status. 清洁 practices are part of traditional beliefs, where a clean environment is thought to promote good fortune and well-being.

Memory Tip

Imagine a pristine, clear river (清, qīng) and a sparkling, spotless room (洁, jié). Together, they create a vivid image of cleanliness. Think of '清' as 'clear' and '洁' as 'jet'—just like a jet of water that is clean and refreshing.

Meanings of 清洁

qīngjié(qing1jie2)
1clean
2to clean
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About 清洁

清洁Simplified
清潔Traditional
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#4803Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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清爽 (qīngshuǎng) - use 清洁 for cleanliness, while 清爽 emphasizes freshness or a refreshing feeling.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a pristine, clear river (清, qīng) and a sparkling, spotless room (洁, jié). Together, they create a vivid image of cleanliness. Think of '清' as 'clear' and '洁' as 'jet'—just like a jet of water that is clean and refreshing.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 清洁 with just 'clean' (干净, gānjìng); while both relate to cleanliness, 清洁 often implies a process. It's used in more formal contexts, such as health regulations or environmental policies. Remember to use the correct tone (both syllables are first tone and second tone respectively), as mispronunciation can change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 清洁 connects well with other advanced vocabulary related to health, environment, and daily life. Focus on using it in sentences that discuss cleanliness in various contexts to reinforce understanding.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, cleanliness is highly valued, often linked to health and social status. 清洁 practices are part of traditional beliefs, where a clean environment is thought to promote good fortune and well-being.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 清洁 with the more casual 干净 (gānjìng). For example, saying '房间清洁' (The room is clean) is not commonly used; instead, one should say '房间很干净' (The room is very clean).

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Component Characters

清qīngclear
HSK 611 strokes氵
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洁jiéclean
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Grammar Patterns of 清洁

清洁 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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那对双胞胎为一系列家用____产品做广告。

The twins endorsed a line of household cleaning products.

Example Sentences for 清洁 (10)

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那对双胞胎为一系列家用清洁产品做广告。

nà duì shuāng bāo tāi wéi yī xì liè jiā yòng qīng jié chǎn pǐn zuò guǎng gào。

The twins endorsed a line of household cleaning products.
2
电动汽车迷们说，电动车清洁、无噪音而且经济。

diàn dòng qì chē mí mén shuō， ， diàn dòng chē qīng、 jié 、 wú zào yīn ér qiě。

Fans of electric cars say they are clean, quiet and economical.
3
利昂娜将一些清洁剂放入洗碗机，关上门后按了开始键。

lì áng nà jiāng yī xiē qīng jié jì fàng rù xǐ wǎn jī， ， guān shàng mén hòu àn le kāi shǐ。

Leona put some detergent into the dishwasher, shut the door and pressed the switch.
4
然后他换上工装裤,作为清洁工人度过接下去的八小时.

rán hòu tā huàn shàng gōng zhuāng kù, , zuò wéi qīng jié gōng rén dù guò jiē xià qù de bā xiǎo.

He then changed into overalls and spent the next eight hours as a dustman.
5
保持外生殖器清洁。

bǎo chí wài shēng zhí qì qīng jié。

Keep the genital area clean.
6
清洁银器时要戴上棉手套，因为你皮肤里的酸性物质会使它失去光泽。

qīng jié yín qì shí yào dài shàng mián shǒu tào， ， yīn wéi nǐ pí fū lǐ de suān xìng wù zhì huì shǐ tā shī qù guāng。

Wear cotton gloves when cleaning silver, because the acid in your skin can tarnish the metal.
7
这是一座美丽清洁、秩序井然的城市。

zhè shì yī zuò měi lì qīng jié、 、 zhì xù jǐng rán de chéng。

It's a beautiful, clean and orderly city.
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他把它全拆了，里外清洁了一下，然后又装了起来。

tā bǎ tā quán chāi le， ， lǐ wài qīng jié le yī， xià ， rán hòu yòu zhuāng le。

He took it all to pieces, cleaned it inside and out and put it together again.
9
她用清洁剂把锅擦亮.

tā yòng qīng jié jì bǎ guō cā liàng.

She scoured the saucepan with cleanser.
10
要供给清洁干燥无灰尘的垫草.

yào gōng gěi qīng jié gān zào wú huī chén de diàn cǎo.

Clean, dry, dust - free bedding should be provided.

Cultural Notes for 清洁

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, cleanliness is highly valued, often linked to health and social status. 清洁 practices are part of traditional beliefs, where a clean environment is thought to promote good fortune and well-being.

Frequently Asked Questions about 清洁

You can say, '我们需要保持房间的清洁' (We need to maintain the cleanliness of the room).