撇清 piě qīng

to distance oneself; to deny involvement

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to say a matter has no relationship with the individual referred to, to emphasise one is innocent or in the clear

Characters

Character Meaning
撇 piě HSK 6
to cast away; to fling aside; to throw
清 qīng HSK 3
clear; distinct; pure