ordinary or unattractive in appearance; unimpressive-looking
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Meanings
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ordinary or unattractive in appearance
neutralUsed to describe a person whose looks are plain, unremarkable, or even homely. Often carries a neutral or slightly negative connotation regarding physical appearance. May also be used metaphorically for things that appear unimpressive at first glance.
Tā他
suī虽
rán然
qí其
mào貌
bù不
yáng扬
，
dàn但
cái才
huá华
héng横
yì溢
，
shēn深
shòu受
dà大
jiā家
zūn尊
jìng敬
。
Although he is unimpressive-looking, he is extraordinarily talented and deeply respected by everyone.
Bié别
kàn看
tā他
qí其
mào貌
bù不
yáng扬
，
zuò做
qǐ起
shì事
lái来
kě可
shì是
léi雷
lì厉
fēng风
xíng行
。
Don't judge him by his ordinary appearance; he acts with swift decisiveness.
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Zhè这
jiā家
cān餐
tīng厅
mén门
miàn面
qí其
mào貌
bù不
yáng扬
，
lǐ里
miàn面
de的
cài菜
què却
fēi非
cháng常
dì地
dào道
měi美
wèi味
。
This restaurant's facade is unremarkable, but the food inside is very authentic and delicious.
Zài在
lì历
shǐ史
shàng上
，
xǔ许
duō多
wěi伟
dà大
de的
kē科
xué学
jiā家
dōu都
qí其
mào貌
bù不
yáng扬
。
Throughout history, many great scientists were ordinary in appearance.