搞清楚 gǎoqīngchu to make clear Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 搞 gǎo verb to cause to cause a specific result or state. Often used before a result-describing word, meaning to make something clear, messy, or ruined.清楚 qīngchu adjective clear clear; distinct; without ambiguity; easily seen, heard, or understood