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纯洁的梦
chún jié de mèng
pure dream
她总是怀着纯洁的梦想，希望有一天能帮助更多人。
She always cherishes pure dreams, hoping one day to help more people.
literary
A dream that is innocent, virtuous, or free from corruption or impure intentions.
这个孩子的纯洁的梦让在场的所有人都感动不已。
The child's pure dream moved everyone present to tears.
她的纯洁的梦想是成为一名教师，帮助贫困地区的孩子。
Her pure dream is to become a teacher and help children in impoverished areas.
Often used in literary or emotional contexts to describe aspirations that are morally upright or free from selfish motives.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Avoid literal translations
While 'pure dream' is the most common translation, avoid overusing 'pure' in other contexts unless describing morality or innocence. For example, 'a pure white dress' would use '纯白' (chún bái) instead.
Gold Rule
Context matters
Use '纯洁的梦' when describing dreams or aspirations that are morally upright or free from selfish motives. Do not use it for literal dreams about purity.
Word Origin
The phrase combines '纯洁' (chún jié, meaning 'pure' or 'innocent') and '梦' (mèng, meaning 'dream'). '纯洁' derives from classical Chinese, where '纯' implies purity and '洁' means cleanliness or moral integrity. '梦' has roots in ancient Chinese poetry and philosophy, often symbolizing aspirations or subconscious desires.
Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used in emotional or inspirational contexts, such as literature, poetry, or motivational speeches. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation unless describing someone's aspirations or ideals.
Word Breakdown
纯洁
pure; innocent; virtuous
adjective的
possessive particle
grammatical梦
dream
noun汉英词典