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Extremely pure and clean white, evoking the pristine whiteness of snow.
这块布料洁白如雪，没有一丝污渍。
This fabric is pure white as snow, with not a speck of dirt.
她的皮肤洁白如雪，宛如瓷器一般。
Her skin was pure white as snow, like fine porcelain.
Often used to describe objects (e.g., fabric, snow, skin) or abstract purity (e.g., innocence, virtue).
While '洁白如雪' is poetic, it may sound clichéd in academic or technical contexts. Opt for '纯白' (chúnbái) or '雪白' (xuěbái) for neutral descriptions.
This idiom describes visual whiteness, not abstract concepts like 'purity of heart.' Use '纯洁' (chúnjié) for moral purity.
The idiom combines '洁白' (pure white) and '如雪' (like snow), drawing a vivid comparison to emphasize extreme whiteness. The structure 'X如Y' (X as Y) is a classical Chinese literary device for simile.
Common in both classical and modern Chinese literature. Often used in poetic or descriptive contexts to evoke purity, innocence, or beauty. Avoid literal interpretation in non-visual contexts.