Definitions

chún (adjective) pure; unmixed
chún (adjective) simple; genuine

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

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About

The character "纯" originates from its traditional form "純", structured with the silk radical "糸" and the component "屯", initially designating fine or pure silk. Over time, its meaning expanded from this material specificity to denote general purity, sincerity, and the state of being unmixed, later also conveying notions of mere or solely. The simplified form "纯" retains this composition, substituting the traditional silk radical with its simplified counterpart "纟" while preserving "屯".

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Example Sentences Hide

这水很净。

Zhè shuǐ hěn chúnjìng.

This water is very pure.

她是个单的孩子。

Tā shì gè dānchún de háizi.

She is an innocent child.

他的动机很正。

Tā de dòngjī hěn chúnzhèng.

His motivation is pure.

这种颜色很

Zhè zhǒng yánsè hěn chún.

This color is very pure.

这件衣服是棉的。

Zhè jiàn yīfu shì chúnmián de.

This clothing is made of pure cotton.

她的爱很洁。

Tā de ài hěn chúnjié.

Her love is very pure.

虽然环境复杂,但他保持真的心。

Suīrán huánjìng fùzá, dàn tā bǎochí chúnzhēn de xīn.

Although the environment is complex, he maintains an innocent heart.

在商业社会中,友谊显得格外珍贵。

Zài shāngyè shèhuì zhōng, chún yǒuyì xiǎndé géwài zhēnguì.

In commercial society, pure friendship appears especially precious.