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Expressing "to clarify" with 澄清 (chéngqīng)
Structure
Subject + 澄清 + Content
Explanation
澄清 (chéngqīng) means "to clarify," "to clear up," or "to set the record straight." It is used when someone corrects a misunderstanding or makes a position or fact clear. It is commonly found in news, diplomatic, and formal contexts where statements need to be corrected or explained.
Examples
公司发表声明澄清了这些不实的传闻。
Gōngsī fābiǎo shēngmíng chéngqīng le zhèxiē bùshí de chuánwén.
The company issued a statement to clarify these unfounded rumors.
他在记者会上澄清了自己从未说过那番话。
Tā zài jìzhěhuì shàng chéngqīng le zìjǐ cóng wèi shuōguò nà fān huà.
He clarified at the press conference that he had never said those things.
针对网上的误解，官方迅速做出了澄清。
Zhēnduì wǎngshàng de wùjiě, guānfāng xùnsù zuòchū le chéngqīng.
In response to the misunderstandings online, the authorities quickly issued a clarification.