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純
chún
Description
"纯"常用来说一个东西没有别的东西混进去，很干净、很单一。
"純" is commonly used to say that something has nothing else mixed in, very clean and simple.
它也可以形容人的心很单纯、很善良。
It can also describe a person's heart as very pure and kind.
Meanings
纯chún
pure; unmixed
这是纯天然的果汁。
This is pure natural fruit juice.
纯chún
simple; innocent (in character)
她的心很纯，从不骗人。
Her heart is pure; she never lies.
纯chún
purely; entirely (adverb)
这纯是一个误会。
This is purely a misunderstanding.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally referred to pure, unmixed silk thread; the 纟(silk) radical shows this origin.
- Nuance
纯 often precedes nouns like 纯牛奶, 纯棉 to mean '100% / all-natural'.
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