不起眼 (bù qǐ yǎn) — inconspicuous; unremarkable; not standing out
Definition
Means 'inconspicuous, not eye-catching' — usually describes appearance (a shop, outfit, sign) that blends in rather than attracting attention. Carries a slightly positive nuance in examples: modest-looking but often good in substance.
adjective
inconspicuousunremarkablenot standing out
Examples
- 不起眼，。Zhè jiā diàn suī rán bù qǐ yǎn, dàn cài zuò dé tè bié hǎo chī.Although this shop is inconspicuous, the food is especially delicious.
- 不起眼，。Tā chuān dé hěn bù qǐ yǎn, kě shì hěn yǒu cái huá.He dresses very unremarkably, but he is very talented.
- 不起眼，。Nà ge biāo zhì tài bù qǐ yǎn le, wǒ chà diǎn méi kàn dào.That sign was too inconspicuous; I almost didn't see it.
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