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纯洁的梦想
chún jié de mèng xiǎng
pure dream
她怀揣着纯洁的梦想，希望有一天能帮助更多需要帮助的人。
She harbored a pure dream, hoping one day to help more people in need.
literary
A dream that is morally clean, innocent, or free from corruption.
孩子们的纯洁的梦想总是那么美好。
Children's pure dreams are always so beautiful.
Often used to describe aspirations that are selfless or idealistic, especially in artistic or emotional contexts.
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Pro Tip
Cultural Nuance
In Chinese culture, '纯洁' (pure) often carries a moral or emotional weight, implying not just cleanliness but also sincerity and innocence. This phrase is frequently used in artistic or emotional contexts rather than practical ones.
Gold Rule
Literal vs. Figurative Meaning
While '纯洁的梦想' can be interpreted literally as a 'clean dream,' its figurative meaning emphasizes moral purity or idealism. Avoid using it for literal cleanliness.
Word Origin
纯洁 (chún jié) means 'pure' or 'innocent,' derived from the combination of 纯 (pure) and 洁 (clean). 梦想 (mèng xiǎng) means 'dream' or 'aspiration.' The phrase combines these to describe an idealistic or morally untainted aspiration.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in literature, poetry, or motivational contexts to evoke a sense of idealism or moral purity. It is less common in everyday speech but may appear in formal writing or speeches.
Word Breakdown
纯洁
pure/innocent
compound的
possessive particle
grammar梦想
dream/aspiration
noun汉英词典