朴素

樸素

pǔsù

adjective HSK 7-9 #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

HSK 2

他一直过着朴素的生活。

Tā yìzhí guò zhe pǔsù de shēnghuó.

He has always lived a simple life.

HSK 7-9

她穿着朴素，但很有气质。

Tā chuānzhuó pǔsù, dàn hěn yǒu qìzhì.

She dresses simply but has great elegance.

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