chúnzhèng

纯正

Word · AdjectiveTraditional純正

pure; genuine; unadulterated

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

adjective

pure; unadulterated; genuine

Describes substances, languages, or qualities that are not mixed with anything else.

Tā他
shuō说
de的
shì是
chún纯
zhèng正
de的
pǔ普
tōng通
huà话
 。

He speaks pure standard Mandarin.

Zhè这
jiā家
shāng商
diàn店
chū出
shòu售
chún纯
zhèng正
de的
gǎn橄
lǎn榄
yóu油
 。

This store sells pure olive oil.

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Zhè这
zhǒng种
fēng蜂
mì蜜
wèi味
dào道
chún纯
zhèng正
 ,
méi没
yǒu有
rèn任
hé何
tiān添
jiā加
jì剂
 。

This honey has a pure flavor without any additives.

2.

adjective

pure and upright; with pure motives

formal

Describes intentions, motives, or character that are morally pure and without selfishness.

Dòng动
jī机
chún纯
zhèng正
 。

The motives are pure.

Tā他
bāng帮
zhù助
bié别
rén人
de的
dòng动
jī机
hěn很
chún纯
zhèng正
 ,
wán完
quán全
bù不
qiú求
huí回
bào报
 。

His motives for helping others are very pure; he asks for nothing in return.

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Zhǐ只
yǒu有
dòng动
jī机
chún纯
zhèng正
 ,
cái才
néng能
yíng赢
dé得
dà大
jiā家
de的
xìn信
rèn任
 。

Only with pure motives can one win everyone's trust.