清 Pure in Chinese (qīng)

Dictionary Summary

清 (qīng) means Qing (Wade-Giles: Ch'ing) dynasty of China (1644–1911); surname Qing; (of water etc) clear; clean. Simplified form has 11 strokes under radical 氵.

Pinyin & Toneqīng (Tone 1)

Simplified / Trad.清 / 清

Radical氵

Total Strokes11 strokes

StructureLeft–Right (氵 + 青)

Unicode / LevelU+6E05 · HSK 2

Native Naming & Tattoo Safety Review

🪪 Using “清” in a Chinese Name · Highly Recommended (Unisex)

One of the finest literary characters in modern Chinese naming (e.g., 清远, 清岚, 清晏, 语清). Suggests moral clarity, artistic taste, and refreshing poise.

✒️ Using “清” for a Tattoo · Safe & Classic

Beautiful standalone or in literary phrases such as 清风 (clear breeze) and 清心 (pure heart).

Character Etymology & CC-CEDICT Meanings

Origin & Visual Logic: Water radical (氵) combined with verdant clarity (青): crystal-clear mountain water.

Traditional / Simplified	Pinyin	CC-CEDICT Definitions
清 / 清	Qīng	Qing (Wade-Giles: Ch'ing) dynasty of China (1644–1911); surname Qing
清 / 清	qīng	(of water etc) clear; clean; quiet; still; pure; uncorrupted

Lexical entries derived from CC-CEDICT (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Make Me a Hanzi (APL / LGPL-3.0).

Common Words & Idioms Using “清”

Chinese Word	Pinyin	English Meaning
清新	qīngxīn	fresh and pure
清风	qīngfēng	refreshing breeze
清澈	qīngchè	crystal clear

English Names Using “清” in Our Curated Recommendations

See how native speakers pair 清 (qīng) into modern Chinese names:

李清莲Lily (Lǐ Qīng lián)欧清瑶Olivia (Ōu Qīng yáo)陈清岚Claire (Chén Qīng lán)马雅清Maya (Mǎ Yǎ qīng)林清月Clara (Lín Qīng yuè)伊清岚Elena (Yī Qīng lán)艾清莲Iris (Ài Qīng lián)魏清瑶Victoria (Wèi Qīng yáo)陆清月Luna (Lù Qīng yuè)苏清乐Aria (Sū Qīng lè)林清莲Lillian (Lín Qīng lián)欧清宇Oliver (Ōu Qīng yǔ)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does the Chinese character "清" (qīng) have?

"清" has 11 strokes in Simplified Chinese. Its primary dictionary radical is 氵, and you can animate or practice writing every stroke in order using the interactive grid on this page.

Is "清" good to use in a real Chinese name?

Rating: Highly Recommended (Unisex). One of the finest literary characters in modern Chinese naming (e.g., 清远, 清岚, 清晏, 语清). Suggests moral clarity, artistic taste, and refreshing poise.