unadorned; plain; without ostentation
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1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
unadorned; lacking in gorgeous color or decoration; without ostentation
Typically used in set phrases such as 质朴无华 (simple and unadorned) or 朴实无华 (unpretentious). Describes a style, personality, or object that is plain and unpretentious.
Tā他
de的
wén文
zhāng章
zhì质
pǔ朴
wú无
huá华
，
què却
dǎ打
dòng动
rén人
xīn心
。
His writing is simple and unadorned, yet it moves people's hearts.
Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
rén人
yī一
shēng生
pǔ朴
shí实
wú无
huá华
，
shēn深
shòu受
cūn村
mín民
ài爱
dài戴
。
The old man lived a simple and unpretentious life, earning the deep affection of the villagers.
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Zhè这
zuò座
jiàn建
zhù筑
shè设
jì计
fēng风
gé格
zhì质
pǔ朴
wú无
huá华
，
què却
bié别
jù具
yùn韵
wèi味
。
The architectural design is simple and unadorned, yet it possesses a unique charm.