湻 (chún) - Pure, unmixed, genuine — archaic variant of 淳,

湻Tone 2

chún ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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湻 · chún

Pure, unmixed, genuine — archaic variant of 淳, meaning pure, honest, sincere, or simple.

Pure, unmixed, genuine — archaic variant of 淳,

Usage highlights

Pure and honestSimple and ancientPure heartPure and thickPure and beautifulPure and profound

Synonyms

  • 淳— pure, honest, simple
  • 纯— pure, unmixed, genuine
  • 朴— simple, plain, unadorned

Antonyms

  • 浊— turbid, muddy, impure
  • 伪— false, fake, artificial
  • 诈— deceitful, fraudulent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The water was pure and clear (湻水).
  • He was known for his honest and simple nature (湻朴).
  • The ancient text described a time of simple customs (湻古).
  • She had a sincere and genuine heart (湻心).

Collocations

  • Pure and honest(湻朴)
  • Simple and ancient(湻古)
  • Pure heart(湻心)
  • Pure and thick(湻厚)
  • Pure and beautiful(湻美)
  • Pure and profound(湻深)

Idioms

  • Simple and honest folkways(民风湻朴)
  • Pure and honest nature(天性湻厚)
  • Ancient and simple customs(风俗湻古)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 湻 is an archaic variant of the more common character 淳, which carries strong positive connotations of purity and simplicity in Confucian and Daoist thought.
  • Characters with the water radical (氵) often relate to qualities of fluidity, clarity, and natural essence.
  • This character appears in classical texts and historical names but is rarely used in modern writing.

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