pure-hearted and lovely; innocent and pretty
A yojijukugo describing someone, typically a young woman, who is both pure of heart and physically attractive in a delicate, innocent way. Often used in literary or romantic contexts.
She was a pure-hearted and lovely girl.
Everyone was moved by her innocent and pretty appearance.
可憐 means 'pretty' or 'lovely' on its own, while 純情可憐 adds the nuance of purity and innocence.
純情 means 'pure heart' or 'naivety', but 純情可憐 combines this with physical attractiveness.
A yojijukugo composed of 純情 (pure heart) and 可憐 (pretty, lovely). The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged in literary or poetic contexts to describe an idealized feminine beauty.