纯真 (chún zhēn) — pure, sincere

Definition

Literary word for 'pure and innocent' — usually describes a child's heart, gaze, or smile. 单纯 is the more common, everyday word for 'simple/pure-minded'.

adjective
puresincere

Examples

  • 纯真
    Tā de yǎn shén shì nà me chún zhēn, ràng rén xiǎng qǐ tóng nián.
    Her gaze is so pure that it reminds people of childhood.
  • 纯真
    Tā men zhī jiān de yǒu yì fēi cháng chún zhēn, méi yǒu rèn hé sī xīn.
    The friendship between them is very pure, without any selfish motives.
  • 纯真
    Hái zi de xiào shēng shì shì jiè shàng zuì chún zhēn de shēng yīn.
    Children's laughter is the purest sound in the world.

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