nguyên chất
[ŋwiən˧˧ t͡ɕət̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) pure; unadulterated
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a chemical element
Examples
Có 4 nguyên chất cần hẳn cho vật sống, là thán chất, dưỡng khí, khinh khí và đạm khí. Lại thường có ít nhiều nguyên chất khác giúp cho động vật khoẻ mạnh làm việc nọ sinh ích kia nữa, như phấn thạch, sắt, bộc diêm (lỗ dưỡng), lục khí, lân tinh, lưu hoàng (sinh).There are four vital elements for living organisms: carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen. There are also some other elements that can keep animals healthy so that they can labor and bring benefits, such as calcium, iron, sodium, chlorine, phosphorus, and sulfur.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “nguyên chất” mean?
(adjective) pure; unadulterated
Is “nguyên chất” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.