干净

gānjìng

Traditional: 乾淨

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Translation

clean, tidy

Word origin

A compound of 干 (gān, dry) and 净 (jìng, clean, pure), together describing something free of dirt. The simplified 干 covers several traditional forms including 乾, and 净 derives from 淨.

Origin
compound
Root
干 (gān, dry) + 净 (jìng, clean)

Stroke order

Stroke order for 干

Stroke order for 净

Examples

This room is very clean.

Please wash your hands clean.

She likes to keep her home spotlessly tidy.

This garment has been washed very clean.

The table has been wiped clean.

干净 (gān jìng) means clean or tidy. It is used for surfaces, clothes and rooms free of dirt.

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