原生态 (yuán shēng tài) — original ecology; pristine natural state; (attributive) authentic, unspoiled, organic (of food, culture, etc.)
Definition
Literally 'original ecology', 原生态 means authentic and unspoiled — used for traditional culture, music, and organic food that has not been modernized or industrialized.
noun
original ecologypristine natural state(attributive) authenticunspoiledorganic (of food, culture, etc.)
Examples
- 原生态。Zhè ge bǎo hù qū bǎo liú le wán zhěng de yuán shēng tài zì rán huán jìng.This protected area preserves the complete original ecological environment.
- 原生态。Tā xǐ huan chī yuán shēng tài de shū cài hé shuǐ guǒ.He likes to eat organic vegetables and fruits.
- 原生态。Zhè ge cūn zi hái yǒu yuán shēng tài de mín sú biǎo yǎn.This village still has authentic folk performances.
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