adjective HSK 5
Traditional 潔白
pure white · spotless white · immaculate
Meaning
洁白 describes something that is pure white and spotlessly clean, often with connotations of purity, innocence, or untainted beauty. It's used for things like fresh snow, white clouds, clean sheets, or other objects where the whiteness suggests cleanliness and perfection.
Usage
This is a more literary and descriptive term than simply 白 (white). Native speakers use it to emphasize both the whiteness and the purity or cleanliness of something. It frequently appears in descriptive writing, poetry, and formal contexts. Common with natural imagery like snow, clouds, and flowers.
Examples
- 01冬天的雪山洁白无瑕，美丽极了。, .The snow-covered mountains in winter are spotlessly white and extremely beautiful.
- 02她穿着一件洁白的连衣裙，像天使一样。, .She wore a pure white dress and looked like an angel.
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Common collocations
- 洁白的雪pure white snow
- 洁白无瑕spotlessly white, flawless
- 洁白的云pure white clouds
- 洁白的床单spotless white sheets
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Origin
洁 originally refers to cleanliness or purity, while 白 means white. The combination emphasizes a whiteness that is not just in color but also pure and unblemished.