Definition
古朴 (gǔ pǔ) describes an antique style that is simple and unadorned, often used for old architecture, pottery, or art with rustic charm. In contrast, the similar words 朴素, 朴实, 淳朴/纯朴, and 质朴 all describe plainness or simplicity in various contexts, but none carry the deliberate 'old-fashioned' aesthetic that 古朴 does.
adjective
simple and unadorned in an antique stylerustic and quaint
Examples
- 古朴。Zhè zuò chéngshì de jiù chéngqū bǎoliú zhe gǔ pǔ de fēngmào.The old city area of this town retains its quaintly simple appearance.
- 古朴。Tā hěn xǐhuan nà jiàn gǔ pǔ de táocí huāpíng.She really likes that antique-style simple ceramic vase.
- 古朴。Zhè shǒu gǔqín qǔ de xuánlǜ gǔ pǔ ér yōuyuǎn.The melody of this guqin piece is simply rustic and far-reaching.
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