纯属…
is purely; is nothing but
Structure
这件事 纯属 谣言／虚构／巧合／误会／个人行为
What it means
'Is purely; is nothing but': flatly labels something as rumour, fiction, coincidence and the like.
How it is built
This matter + 纯属 + noun: 经核实，网传内容纯属谣言 (on checking, the claims online are pure rumour). Partners: 纯属虚构, 纯属巧合, 纯属误会, 纯属个人行为.
When to use it
The stock phrase of 辟谣 (rumour-denial) notices and fiction disclaimers: 本故事纯属虚构，如有雷同，纯属巧合. In speech: 完全是…, 根本就是….
Watch out
纯属 is a verb and takes the noun straight after it: ✗纯属是谣言。 ✓纯属谣言。 It keeps a small set of partners, so don't stretch it to praise.
Examples
经核实，网传内容纯属谣言。
On checking, the claims circulating online are pure rumour.
本故事纯属虚构，如有雷同，纯属巧合。
This story is entirely fictional; any resemblance is pure coincidence.
Learn this in Lesson 110 · HSK 7–9: 信息从哪儿来 (Where the news comes from)
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