청렴결백해요 · 청렴결백했어요 · 청렴결백한 (+noun)
honest and incorruptible; squeaky-clean (of officials)
Example
그 시장은 청렴결백한 사람으로 존경받았습니다.
That mayor was respected as an honest, incorruptible person.
Word parts
청 clear+렴 honest+결 clean+백 white
Literally 'clear and honest, clean and white.'
Good to know
Pronounced [청념결배카다] — nasalization; used mostly about public officials.
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