Definition
纯文学 refers to 'pure literature' — literary works valued primarily for artistic merit, formal innovation, or aesthetic quality, as opposed to commercial fiction (通俗文学) or politically motivated writing. The term carries weight in Chinese literary discourse, where it often contrasts with genre fiction (武侠, 言情) and mass-market literature. You'll encounter it in academic or critical discussions about literary value.
n.
pure literatureliterary works valued for artistic quality rather than commercial or political purposes
Examples
- 纯文学，。Tā yìshēng dōu zài zhuīqiú chún wén xué, cóng bù xiě tōngsú xiǎoshuō.He spent his whole life pursuing pure literature and never wrote popular fiction.
- 纯文学。chún wén xué hé tōngsú wénxué de qūbié zàiyú yìshù zhuīqiú.The difference between pure literature and popular literature lies in artistic pursuit.
- 纯文学。Zhè wèi zuòjiā bèi rènwéi shì dāngdài chún wén xué de dàibiǎo rénwù.This writer is considered a representative figure of contemporary pure literature.
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