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朴素
pǔsù
Description
"朴素"是一个形容词，用来形容东西简单、不华丽，或者一个人生活很简单、不讲究。
"朴素" is an adjective used to describe something simple and unadorned, or a person living simply without fuss.
我们常常说一个人穿得很朴素，或者他的生活很朴素。
We often say a person dresses very "朴素", or that their life is very "朴素".
Meanings
朴素pǔsù
plain; simple; not showy
她穿得很朴素，但是很好看。
She dresses very plainly, but looks nice.
朴素pǔsù
living simply; frugal; unpretentious
他生活很朴素，不喜欢花钱。
He lives simply and doesn't like to spend money.
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Notes
- Etymology
朴 (plain, unworked wood) + 素 (plain, undyed silk), both meaning simple and unadorned.
- Nuance
often carries a positive tone, praising modesty and lack of extravagance.
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