清脆

• Pinyin: qīng cuì
• Hanzi breakdown: 清 = 氵+ 青 (clear/pure); 脆 = 月 + 危 (crisp/brittle)

Meaning

Clear and crisp; bright and ringing. Describes sounds that are sharp, melodious, and pleasantly resonant, such as birdsong, a child's laughter, or the sound of a bell.

Primarily used for sounds. A 清脆 sound is both clear in tone and crisp in quality — the opposite of dull or muffled. Also occasionally used for a crisp, fresh texture in food. Carries strongly positive, lively connotations.

Examples

1. 清晨时分，树林间传来几声清脆的鸟鸣，令人心旷神怡。 Early in the morning, a few crisp bird calls came from the woods, making you feel relaxed and uplifted.
2. 孩子们的笑声清脆悦耳，在空旷的操场上回响不绝。 The children’s laughter was bright and clear, echoing endlessly across the open playground.
3. 她用手指轻弹玻璃杯，发出一声清脆的响声。 She lightly flicked the glass with her finger, producing a crisp, ringing sound.

Usage Guide

Context: nature, sound description, literature, daily life

Tone: positive

Do Say

• 溪流淙淙流淌，伴随着鸟儿清脆的叫声，构成一幅宁静祥和的山野图景。(The stream murmured along, accompanied by the birds' clear, crisp calls, composing a tranquil and serene mountain tableau.)
• 她用清脆的嗓音朗诵了一首现代诗，赢得台下观众的热烈掌声。(She recited a contemporary poem in a clear, crisp voice, winning enthusiastic applause from the audience.)

Don't Say

• 他的演讲声音很清脆 — use 洪亮 or 铿锵有力 for a powerful, resonant speaking voice; 清脆 suits high, bright, ringing sounds rather than a deep authoritative tone

Origin & History

清 (clear/pure) + 脆 (crisp/brittle) — pure and crisp in quality

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal