Definition
质朴 (zhì pǔ) describes a positive, natural simplicity — unpretentious and genuine in character, lifestyle, or design. It is very close to 朴素 (pǔ sù) 'plain, simple' and 朴实 (pǔ shí) 'simple and unpretentious', but 质朴 emphasizes a sincere, unpolished quality, whereas 朴素 focuses on frugality and lack of decoration, and 朴实 stresses honesty and down-to-earthness. 淳朴 (chún pǔ) adds a sense of rustic honesty, often for people or customs.
adjective
simpleplainunadorned (of lifestyle, design, language, or character)
Examples
- 质朴，。Tā chuān zhe zhì pǔ de yīfu, què xiǎn de hěn yǒu qìzhì.She wore simple clothes, yet appeared very elegant.
- 质朴，。Zhè jiā cāntīng de zhuāngxiū fēnggé hěn zhì pǔ, ràng rén gǎndào fàngsōng.The decoration style of this restaurant is very plain, making people feel relaxed.
- 质朴，。Tā wéi rén zhì pǔ, cóng bù xuànyào zìjǐ de chéngjiù.He is unpretentious in character and never shows off his achievements.
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