thuần chất
Definition
- Adjective:
- Pure: Consisting of a single, unmixed substance; not combined or adulterated with any other element or material. It emphasizes the absence of impurities or foreign components.
- Genuine / True: Possessing the essential, intrinsic qualities in an unadulterated form; authentic.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Đây là vàng thuần chất 24 karat. (This is pure 24-karat gold.)
- Tình yêu của cô ấy dành cho âm nhạc là thuần chất. (Her love for music is genuine.)
- Hương vani thuần chất có giá cao hơn hương tổng hợp. (Pure vanilla extract is more expensive than artificial flavoring.)
Advanced Usage
- Used in scientific, technical, or commercial contexts to specify the high grade or unadulterated nature of a material.
- Nhà máy sản xuất oxy thuần chất cho bệnh viện. (The factory produces pure oxygen for hospitals.)
Variants and Related Words
- Thuần khiết (adj): Often used interchangeably with "thuần chất" but can carry a stronger connotation of moral or spiritual purity (e.g., pure heart, pure intentions).
- Nước suối ở đây rất thuần khiết. (The spring water here is very pure.)
Synonyms
- Pure: Unmixed, unalloyed.
- Unadulterated: Not mixed with inferior substances.
- Genuine: Authentic, true.
Related Idioms
- While "thuần chất" itself is not commonly used in idioms, the concept is central to phrases like:
- Chất nguyên chất: Literally "pure substance," a common scientific term.
- Ethanol là một chất nguyên chất. (Ethanol is a pure substance.)