纯 (chún) - pure & unmixed

纯Tone 2

chún ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 纟

橙丁

纯 · chún

pure;

unmixed;

genuine;

simple;

skillful

pureunmixedgenuine

Usage highlights

purepure goldpure silkpure woolpure waterpure white

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 杂— mixed, impure
  • 污— dirty, polluted
  • 浊— turbid, muddy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This silk fabric feels pure and smooth (纯丝).
  • He has a pure heart (纯心).
  • The gold is 24 karat pure (纯金).
  • She speaks with a pure Beijing accent (纯正的北京口音).

Collocations

  • pure(纯洁)
  • pure gold(纯金)
  • pure silk(纯丝)
  • pure wool(纯羊毛)
  • pure water(纯水)
  • pure white(纯白)

Idioms

  • Pure and unadulterated(纯一不杂)
  • Pure heart and few desires(纯心寡欲)
  • Pure and flawless(纯白无瑕)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Confucian thought, purity of heart and intention is highly valued.
  • The character is often used in names to express virtues of innocence, sincerity, and untainted character.
  • In traditional Chinese aesthetics, purity represents an ideal state of being uncorrupted and genuine.

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