pǔ
朴刀
simple; plain; honest
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
simple; plain; unadorned
This is the most common reading and meaning. It describes a lack of ornamentation, pretentiousness, or complexity. Often used to praise someone's character or style.
Tā她
chuān穿
zhuó着
pǔ朴
sù素
，
dàn但
hěn很
dé得
tǐ体
。
She dresses simply but appropriately.
Zhè这
wèi位
zuò作
jiā家
wén文
bǐ笔
pǔ朴
shí实
wú无
huá华
。
This writer's style is simple and unadorned.
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Tā他
wéi为
rén人
hěn很
pǔ朴
shí实
，
bù不
xǐ喜
huān欢
shuō说
dà大
huà话
。
He is a simple and honest person who doesn't like to brag.