朴素 pǔsù plain and simple
plain and simple; unadorned; simple living; not frivolous
How to remember 朴素: 朴 plain + 素 plain = plain and simple.
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How it is used
- Plain, simple, unadorned - 穿着朴素 (chuānzhuó pǔsù) dressed plainly, 朴素的生活 (pǔsù de shēnghuó) a simple, frugal life.
- A positive word implying tasteful simplicity and lack of extravagance; also 朴素的感情 (genuine, unaffected feeling).
- Contrast 华丽 (huálì, ornate/flashy); 朴素 praises modesty and lack of showiness.