撇清 Traditional form: 撇清 Pinyin (reading): piēqīng Definitions: to say a matter has no relationship with the individual referred to, to emphasize one is innocent or in the clear Characters: 撇 - to abandon, to discard 清 - clean, pure; clear, distinct; peaceful Traditional characters: 撇 - to abandon, to discard 清 - clean, pure; clear, distinct; peaceful