清

清

"Clear, pure, or clean."

Here, "清" is used as an adjective meaning 'clear' or 'pure', describing the transparency and clarity of the water.

湖水清澈见底。

The lake water is crystal clear.

In this context, "清算" uses "清" in a verb form meaning 'to clear', indicating the action of settling or clearing accounts.

请将账目清算一下。

Please settle the accounts.

Here, "清晨" uses "清" as part of a compound noun meaning 'early morning' (with '清' conveying a sense of freshness or clarity associated with morning hours).

清晨的空气格外新鲜。

The air in the early morning is exceptionally fresh.