simple; pure; single-minded; mere
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
pure; simple; unsophisticated
neutralDescribes a person's character, thoughts, or a situation that is straightforward, innocent, or uncomplicated.
Tā她
de的
xiǎng想
fǎ法
hěn很
dān单
chún纯
，
zǒng总
shì是
bǎ把
rén人
wǎng往
hǎo好
chù处
xiǎng想
。
Her way of thinking is very simple; she always thinks the best of people.
Zhè这
bù部
diàn电
yǐng影
de的
qíng情
jié节
fēi非
cháng常
dān单
chún纯
，
xiǎo小
hái孩
zi子
yě也
néng能
kàn看
dǒng懂
。
The plot of this movie is very simple; even children can understand it.
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Tā他
bǎo保
chí持
zhe着
hái孩
zi子
bān般
dān单
chún纯
de的
xīn心
líng灵
。
He maintains a childlike, pure heart.
adjective
single; mere; one-sided
neutralDescribes focusing on only one aspect, element, or purpose, often implying a lack of balance or consideration for other factors.
Bù不
néng能
dān单
chún纯
zhuī追
qiú求
shù数
liàng量
ér而
hū忽
shì视
zhì质
liàng量
。
We cannot merely pursue quantity while ignoring quality.
Zhè这
shì是
yī一
zhǒng种
dān单
chún纯
de的
jì技
shù术
guān观
diǎn点
，
méi没
yǒu有
kǎo考
lǜ虑
dào到
shè社
huì会
yǐng影
xiǎng响
。
This is a single-minded technical viewpoint that doesn't consider social impact.
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Tā他
lí离
zhí职
de的
yuán原
yīn因
hěn很
dān单
chún纯
，
jiù就
shì是
wèi为
le了
gèng更
gāo高
de的
xīn薪
shui水
。
The reason for his resignation was simple; it was just for a higher salary.