兩袖清風 liǎng xiù qīng fēng

uncorrupted; unsoiled by corrupt practices

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. uncorrupted
  2. 2. unsoiled by corrupt practices
  3. 3. lit. both sleeves flowing in the breeze (idiom); having clean hands

Characters

Character Meaning
兩 liǎng
two; both; some
袖 xiù HSK 6
sleeve; to tuck inside one's sleeve
清 qīng HSK 3
clear; distinct; pure
風 fēng
wind; style; manner