plain and quiet; not showy
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
(of colors or style) plain and simple; quiet; not bright, gaudy, or garish
Describes clothing, interior decoration, or color schemes that are elegant in their simplicity and lack loud or vulgar colors. Often carries a positive connotation of refined taste.
Tā她
jīn今
tiān天
chuān穿
de得
sù素
jing净
，
zhǐ只
shì是
yī一
jiàn件
bái白
chèn衬
yī衣
pèi配
huī灰
qún裙
zi子
。
She is dressed plainly today, just a white shirt with a gray skirt.
Zhè这
jiān间
kè客
tīng厅
bù布
zhì置
de得
sù素
jing净
ér而
dà大
fang方
，
ràng让
rén人
gǎn感
jué觉
hěn很
fàng放
sōng松
。
This living room is decorated plainly yet elegantly, making people feel very relaxed.
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Tā她
bù不
xǐ喜
huan欢
xiān鲜
yàn艳
de的
yán颜
sè色
，
piān偏
ài爱
sù素
jing净
de的
mǐ米
sè色
hé和
qiǎn浅
huī灰
。
She doesn't like bright colors; she prefers quiet beiges and light grays.