simple and classic; archaic simplicity
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
simple and unadorned in an ancient style; possessing archaic elegance
literaryOften used to describe art, architecture, furniture, or cultural artifacts that evoke a sense of antiquity through their simplicity and lack of modern ornamentation. It carries a generally positive, aesthetic connotation.
Zhè这
zuò座
sì寺
miào庙
de的
jiàn建
zhù筑
fēng风
gé格
gǔ古
pǔ朴
diǎn典
yǎ雅
。
The architectural style of this temple is simple, classic, and elegant.
Zhè这
fú幅
huà画
de的
bǐ笔
lì力
cāng苍
jìng劲
gǔ古
pǔ朴
，
hěn很
yǒu有
yùn韵
wèi味
。
The brushwork of this painting is vigorous, simple, and archaic, full of artistic flavor.
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Tā他
shōu收
cáng藏
le了
xǔ许
duō多
zào造
xíng型
gǔ古
pǔ朴
de的
táo陶
qì器
。
He has collected many pieces of pottery with simple, archaic designs.
Xiǎo小
zhèn镇
de的
jiē街
dào道
yī依
rán然
bǎo保
chí持
zhe着
yī一
zhǒng种
gǔ古
pǔ朴
de的
fēng风
mào貌
。
The town's streets still retain a simple, old-fashioned charm.