清脆

qīngcuì
adjective HSK 7 #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

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

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