粹
pure; essence
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesadjective
pure; unadulterated
Used to describe substances, colors, or ideas that are single-component and free of extraneous elements.
This glass of wine is pure sorghum liquor, completely unadulterated.
Her motivation is pure; she just wants to help others.
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The color of this fabric is pure white, with no mixed hues.
He lives a purely minimalist lifestyle.
This flour is pure and unadulterated, perfect for making bread.
noun
essence; fine extract
formalRefers to the core, most valuable part of a substance, text, or concept.
This book collects the essence of traditional Chinese scholarship.
This essential oil is the essence extracted from rose flowers.
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His speech distilled the essence of the spirit of the times.
This dish retains the essence of traditional Sichuan cuisine.
The technology essence exhibition attracted a large audience.