划清

劃清

huàqīng

verb #17,238

Meanings

1 to make a clear distinction
2 to differentiate clearly
3 to draw a clear line

Characters

to draw; to delineate

clear; distinct

Examples

HSK 7-9

我们必须划清公私界限。

Wǒmen bìxū huàqīng gōngsī jièxiàn.

We must draw a clear line between public and private matters.

HSK 7-9

他急于和前公司划清界限。

Tā jíyú hé qián gōngsī huàqīng jièxiàn.

He was eager to distance himself clearly from his former company.

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usage

Almost always used in the phrase 划清界限 (to draw a clear boundary/line). Used when someone wants to publicly separate themselves from something or someone.

Stroke Order

划 huà

清 qīng