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一清如水 Meaning
一清如水
Learn the meaning of 一清如水, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.
Quick answer: 一清如水 means lit. as clear as water (idiom).
Meaning in English
Lit. as clear as water (idiom)
| Chinese | 一清如水 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | yi1 qing1 ru2 shui3 |
| Definitions | lit. as clear as water (idiom); fig. (of officials etc) honest and incorruptible |
| Review status | Dictionary seed. Needs source upgrade before becoming a premium proverb or quote page. |
Questions People Ask
What does 一清如水 mean?
一清如水 means lit. as clear as water (idiom).
How do you pronounce 一清如水?
一清如水 is pronounced yi1 qing1 ru2 shui3 in Mandarin pinyin.
Is 一清如水 a Chinese idiom or saying?
一清如水 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.