淳 (chún) - Pure, honest, sincere & unsophisticated, simple

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淳 · chún

Pure, honest, sincere;

unsophisticated, simple;

rich, strong (as of wine or flavor).

Pure, honest, sincereunsophisticated, simplerich, strong (as of wine or flavor).

Usage highlights

Pure and honestSimple and unadornedSincere and kindPure and beautifulHonest folkRich flavor

Synonyms

  • 纯— pure, simple
  • 朴— simple, plain
  • 诚— sincere, honest

Antonyms

  • 诈— deceitful, cunning
  • 伪— false, fake
  • 华— flashy, showy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is a simple and honest person (淳朴的人).
  • The local customs are pure and unspoiled (民风淳朴).
  • This wine has a rich flavor (酒味醇厚).
  • She has a sincere and kind heart (心地淳厚).

Collocations

  • Pure and honest(淳朴)
  • Simple and unadorned(淳朴)
  • Sincere and kind(淳厚)
  • Pure and beautiful(淳美)
  • Honest folk(淳民)
  • Rich flavor(淳味)

Idioms

  • Simple and honest folkways(民风淳朴)
  • Pure and unadulterated(淳淳无华)
  • Honest and sincere(淳厚笃实)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 淳 is highly valued in traditional Chinese culture, representing an ideal state of human character—simple, honest, and unpretentious.
  • It is often used to describe idyllic, rustic settings and people uncorrupted by modern sophistication.
  • The character is associated with positive moral qualities and is considered auspicious for names.

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