简约 (jiǎn yuē) — minimalist, simple and elegant (in design, style, or lifestyle); brief, concise (in speech or writing)
Definition
Adjective for a 'less-is-more' aesthetic — clean design, uncluttered style, or a lifestyle/a speech that cuts the unnecessary. Stronger than 简单 (merely simple): 简约 carries a positive sense of elegance, not just plainness.
adjective
minimalistsimple and elegant (in design, style, or lifestyle)briefconcise (in speech or writing)
Examples
- 简约。Zhè ge fáng jiān de jiǎn yuē fēng gé ràng rén jué de hěn shū fu.The minimalist style of this room makes people feel very comfortable.
- 简约，。Tā de yǎn jiǎng fēi cháng jiǎn yuē, méi yǒu duō yú de huà.His speech was very concise, without superfluous words.
- 简约。Xiàn dài rén yuè lái yuè xǐ huan jiǎn yuē de shēng huó fāng shì.Modern people increasingly love a minimalist lifestyle.
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