清脆

qīngcuì
adjective HSK 7-9 #43,667

Meanings

  1. 1 clear and crisp (sound)
  2. 2 crisp; crunchy (texture)

Characters

Literally 'clear and crisp' - used for sounds and textures.

Examples

HSK 3
Zhège píngguǒ yòu tián yòu qīngcuì.
This apple is both sweet and crispy.
HSK 7-9
Tā de shēngyīn qīngcuì yuè'ěr.
Her voice is clear and pleasant.

Tips

usage
清脆 has two main uses: for sounds (clear, ringing - like birdsong, laughter, or bells) and for food texture (crisp, crunchy - like apples or vegetables).
memory
Think of biting into a crisp apple - you hear a clear 'crack' sound. That's 清脆: the crispness you can both hear and feel.

Stroke Order

qīng
cuì