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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The character (chún) primarily means 'pure' or 'unmixed.' It is often used to describe substances without impurities, such as pure water or pure gold, as well as abstract qualities like a pure heart or pure intentions.

Common Collocations

  • (chúnjìng shuǐ): pure water, emphasizing cleanliness and lack of contaminants.
  • (chúnzhēn): pure and innocent, often describing a person's character or feelings.
  • 音乐 (chún yīnyuè): pure music, meaning instrumental music without lyrics.

Usage Notes

When using , it often highlights the absence of anything mixed in or any contamination. It can describe physical purity (like liquids or materials) or metaphorical purity (such as emotions or intentions). It is a formal word and commonly used in written and spoken Chinese.

Common Confusions

Don't confuse with (qīng), which means clear or clean but does not necessarily imply purity. emphasizes the idea of being unmixed or genuine.

Example Sentences

This bottle of water is pure water, without any impurities.

She has a pure heart and never deceives others.

This song is pure music, without lyrics.