清末 Traditional form: 清末 Pinyin (reading): Qīngmò Definitions: the final years of the Qing dynasty 清朝 ( Qīngcháo) late Qing Characters: 清 - clean, pure; clear, distinct; peaceful 末 - end, final, last; insignificant Traditional characters: 清 - clean, pure; clear, distinct; peaceful 末 - end, final, last; insignificant