纯 (chún) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 纯 (chún) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 纯 (chún) means "Pure / Simple". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 纯 stroke by stroke?

纯 has 7 strokes. The radical is 纟. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 纯 and 纠?

纯 (chún) and 纠 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 纯?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 纟. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 纯?

Common words containing 纯 include: 纯净水 (chún jìng shuǐ) — purified water; 单纯 (dān chún) — simple; 纯正 (chún zhèng) — pure; authentic.

How to Write 纯

The character 纯 (chún) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

纯 is pronounced chún in Mandarin Chinese. It means Pure / Simple.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 纯 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 纯

纯净水 chún jìng shuǐ

purified water

单纯 dān chún

simple

纯正 chún zhèng

pure; authentic

Example Sentences

我想买一瓶纯净水。

wǒ xiǎng mǎi yī píng chún jìng shuǐ

I want to buy a bottle of purified water.

他的性格很单纯。

tā de xìng gé hěn dān chún

His personality is very simple and innocent.

他的口音非常纯正。

tā de kǒu yīn fēi cháng chún zhèng

His accent is very authentic.

Similar Characters

纠 jiū

纡 yū

红 hóng

Practice Writing 纯 (chún)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 纯

What does 纯 (chún) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 纯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 纯 and 纠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 纯?

What common words use 纯?

How to Write 纯 (chún)