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纯净水chúnjìngshuǐpurified waterHSK 4, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #41086, Medium
chúnjìngshuǐ(chun2 jing4 shui3)
  1. 1purified water
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March 24, 2026

纯净水chúnjìngshuǐ(chun2 jing4 shui3)

纯净水 (chún jìng shuǐ) refers to purified water that is free from impurities and contaminants. It is commonly used in contexts such as drinking, cooking, and industrial applications, where clean water is essential for health and safety.

Strokes19Frequency#41086DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In China, the demand for 纯净水 has surged due to concerns over water pollution, making bottled purified water a common choice in households and restaurants. It reflects a growing awareness of health and environmental issues.

Memory Tip

Think of 纯 (chún) as 'pure' and 净 (jìng) as 'clean.' Visualize a pristine mountain spring, representing the clarity of pure water, while the character 水 (shuǐ) looks like flowing water. Together, they form a vivid image of untouched, clean water.

Meanings of 纯净水

chúnjìngshuǐ(chun2 jing4 shui3)
1purified water
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About 纯净水

纯净水Simplified
19Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 纯净水

Quick Contrast

矿泉水 (kuàngquánshuǐ) is mineral water, which contains minerals and is sourced from natural springs, while 纯净水 (chúnjìngshuǐ) is purified water that lacks these minerals.

Usage Notes

When using 纯净水, it’s important to note that it is more formal than simply saying 水 (shuǐ, water). Common mistakes include confusing it with 矿泉水 (kuàngquán shuǐ, mineral water), which contains minerals. Be aware of context when discussing water quality.

HSK Study Tips

Although 纯净水 is not a specific HSK vocabulary word, it can be connected to HSK Level 3 words related to health and daily life, like 水 (water) and 饮料 (beverages). Focus on the context of health and safety when learning this term.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 纯净水 with 自来水 (zìlái shuǐ, tap water) or 矿泉水 (kuàngquán shuǐ, mineral water). It's essential to remember that 纯净水 is specifically purified, while the others may not be.

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Component Characters

纯chúnpure
HSK 67 strokes纟
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净jìngclean
HSK 68 strokes冫
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水shuǐwater
HSK 14 strokes水
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How to say purified water in Chinese

“purified water” in Chinese is纯净水chúnjìngshuǐ

纯净水 (chún jìng shuǐ) refers to purified water that is free from impurities and contaminants. It is commonly used in contexts such as drinking, cooking, and industrial applications, where clean water is essential for health and safety.

When to use 纯净水

When using 纯净水, it’s important to note that it is more formal than simply saying 水 (shuǐ, water). Common mistakes include confusing it with 矿泉水 (kuàngquán shuǐ, mineral water), which contains minerals. Be aware of context when discussing water quality.

纯净水 or something close to it

矿泉水 (kuàngquánshuǐ) is mineral water, which contains minerals and is sourced from natural springs, while 纯净水 (chúnjìngshuǐ) is purified water that lacks these minerals.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 纯净水 with 自来水 (zìlái shuǐ, tap water) or 矿泉水 (kuàngquán shuǐ, mineral water). It's essential to remember that 纯净水 is specifically purified, while the others may not be.

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纯
净
水

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Frequently Asked Questions about 纯净水

No, 纯净水 is purified and free from contaminants, while tap water may contain impurities.

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