Definition
纯朴 is a common variant of 淳朴 (chún pǔ), both meaning 'simple and honest, unsophisticated' of a person, lifestyle, or atmosphere. It contrasts with 古朴 (gǔ pǔ), which describes an antique, rustic simplicity, and with 憨厚 (hān hòu), which emphasizes a straightforward, good-natured character. 单纯 (dān chún) is more about being 'pure' or 'naive' rather than honest.
adjective
simple and honestunsophisticated (of a person, character, or lifestyle)
Easily confused
- 淳朴chún pǔsound-alikesimple and honest, unsophisticated (of a person, lifestyle, or local customs)
Examples
- 纯朴。Tā shì yí wèi xìnggé chún pǔ de lǎo jiàoshī.He is an old teacher with a simple and honest personality.
- 纯朴。Zhège cūnzi yǒu yì zhǒng chún pǔ de qìfēn.This village has a simple and honest atmosphere.
- 纯朴，。Tā xǐhuan chún pǔ de shēnghuó, bù xǐhuan fùzá de chéngshì.She likes simple living and doesn't like the complex city.
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