素
plain; vegetarian;素来; element
Meanings
7 senses · 32 examplesadjective
natural color; white; plain
Refers to the original color of fabric or objects, often used to describe white or uncolored items.
She wore all white clothes to the memorial service today.
This plain paper is suitable for writing with a brush pen.
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There is a plain-colored landscape painting hanging on the wall.
This plain shirt matches everything.
She likes a minimalist and plain home decor style.
adjective
simple; not brightly colored
Describes colors, patterns, or styles that are understated and not overly decorative.
The decoration style of this room is very simple and understated.
This fabric's pattern is too plain, not suitable for making curtains.
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She likes to wear plain-colored clothes and dislikes overly flashy ones.
The decoration style of this restaurant is very elegant and understated.
This painting uses a lot of simple and understated color tones.
noun
vegetarian food (opposite of meat)
Often used in dining contexts to refer to dishes without meat or animal products.
Today we will eat vegetarian food instead of meat.
The three-meat one-vegetable set meal at this restaurant is very affordable.
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He has been eating vegetarian food recently for health reasons.
The vegetarian dumplings my mom makes are very delicious.
This vegetarian restaurant specializes in all kinds of Buddhist vegetarian dishes.
adjective
original; inherent; innate
formalUsed to describe the inherent nature, quality, or characteristic of something or someone.
This is his inherent quality; he knows it without being taught.
The inherent nature of this substance is very stable.
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We should keep our original simple and true nature.
The inherent performance of this machine is not bad.
His quality education work is very good.
noun
element; basic substance
technicalA technical term used in chemistry, biology, and other scientific fields to refer to basic components.
This pigment contains three kinds of color elements.
Viruses contain toxins that can harm human health.
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We need to understand the basic elements of things.
Vitamins are essential nutritional elements for the human body.
These two elements can combine to form a new compound.
adverb
usually; always; always
Used to describe a long-standing habit, attitude, or relationship.
I have never liked sweet food.
The two of them have always been on bad terms and quarrel whenever they meet.
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He has always been ready to help others, and everyone likes him very much.
This store has always been famous for its authentic taste.
I have always trusted his character.
proper noun
surname Su
A common Chinese family name.
My teacher's surname is Su, everyone calls her Teacher Su.
The surname Su is a relatively rare surname in the national surname ranking.