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质朴
zhìpǔ
Description
“质朴”用来形容人或东西简单、自然，没有多余的装饰。
"质朴" is used to describe people or things as simple and natural, without extra decoration.
我们常说一个人很质朴，意思是他真诚、老实，不做作。
We often say a person is very "质朴", meaning they are sincere, honest, and unpretentious.
Meanings
质朴zhìpǔ
simple and unadorned; plain and natural
这座村子生活很质朴。
Life in this village is simple and unpretentious.
质朴zhìpǔ
sincere and honest; unpretentious (of people)
他为人质朴，从不说谎。
He is an honest person who never lies.
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Notes
- Etymology
质 (nature, substance) + 朴 (plain, simple), together meaning naturally simple.
- Nuance
质朴 stresses inner sincerity, while 朴素 more often describes plain outward appearance.
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