honest and simple; unassuming
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
honest and simple; decent and unassuming
neutralDescribes a person's character as trustworthy, simple, and not inclined to make trouble. Often used to describe a kind, somewhat naive, or inoffensive personality.
Tā他
shì是
ge个
lǎo老
shi实
bā巴
jiāo交
de的
rén人
，
cóng从
bù不
rě惹
shì是
shēng生
fēi非
。
He's an honest and simple fellow who never stirs up trouble.
Nà那
wèi位
nóng农
mín民
kàn看
shàng上
qù去
lǎo老
shi实
bā巴
jiāo交
de的
。
That farmer looks decent and unassuming.
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Bié别
qī欺
fu负
lǎo老
shi实
bā巴
jiāo交
de的
rén人
。
Don't bully honest, simple people.
Tā他
zuò做
shì事
yī一
xiàng向
lǎo老
shi实
bā巴
jiāo交
，
ràng让
rén人
fàng放
xīn心
。
He always does things honestly and simply, which is reassuring.