noun, adjective, idiom, verb, adverb · clear and easy to see, hear, or perceive

我没听清他在说什么。

adjective, verb · transparent or unclouded, especially describing water or liquids

这里的河水非常清。

time word, adjective · Qing dynasty of China (1644–1911), also known as the Manchu dynasty

这出京剧讲述的是一个发生在清朝的故事。

verb, adjective · to remove, eliminate, or thoroughly clear out something undesirable

要把这些旧物清出去，给新货腾点地方。

adjective · peaceful, still, and silent in environment or atmosphere

躲在图书馆里，他总算得了会儿耳根清。

verb, adjective · to clear up, count, or settle accounts and debts

这笔账已经结清了。

adjective · morally clean, uncorrupted, or honest

他这一生做官极清，从未贪污受贿。

proper name · a Chinese surname

清先生是一位非常有名的历史学者。