朴素

樸素

pǔsù

adjective HSK 7 #20,429

Meanings

1 plain; simple; unadorned
2 thrifty; austere

Characters

plain; uncolored; simple

Both characters mean 'plain' — together they emphasize simplicity in appearance, lifestyle, or thinking.

Examples

她穿着朴素，但很有气质。

Tā chuānzhuó pǔsù, dàn hěn yǒu qìzhì.

She dresses simply but has great elegance.

他一直过着朴素的生活。

Tā yìzhí guòzhe pǔsù de shēnghuó.

He has always lived a simple life.

Tips

usage

朴素 vs 朴实: 朴素 focuses on appearance and lifestyle (simple clothes, frugal living), while 朴实 focuses on character (honest, genuine). A person's dress is 朴素, their personality is 朴实.

Stroke Order

朴 pǔ

素 sù