chúnhuà

Chúnhuà (淳化) is a Chinese term that can function as a place name and as a generic word associated with purity or refinement in Chinese. The two characters convey notions of purity, simplicity, and transformation, and the combination is used in various proper nouns across Chinese-speaking regions.

The best-known reference is Chunhua County (淳化县), a county in Shaanxi Province, China. It is located in the northwestern part of the province and is administered by the prefecture-level city of Baoji. Chunhua County has an agricultural-based economy and a long local history that reflects the broader cultural and historical landscape of the Shaanxi region, including traditional towns and sites of regional interest.

Beyond Chunhua County, the toponym appears in other locality names in China, and the term may also occur in literary or historical contexts as part of longer phrases. It is less commonly used as a personal name or surname, but like many Chinese place names, it can be encountered in various regional contexts.