檏 (pǔ) - Simple, unadorned, plain, honest & original meaning refers to unprocessed wood.

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pǔ ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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檏 · pǔ

Simple, unadorned, plain, honest;

original meaning refers to unprocessed wood.

Simple, unadorned, plain, honestoriginal meaning refers to unprocessed wood.

Usage highlights

Simple and honestPlain and unadornedSimple and unrefinedRustic charmAncient simplicityHonest and sincere

Synonyms

  • 朴— Simple, plain (more common variant)
  • 素— Plain, simple, unadorned
  • 拙— Clumsy, simple, unrefined

Antonyms

  • 华— Ornate, flowery, magnificent
  • 丽— Beautiful, gorgeous, ornate
  • 巧— Clever, skillful, artful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a simple and honest character (性格檏实).
  • This furniture has a rustic charm (檏素的美感).
  • We advocate for a simple lifestyle (檏素的生活方式).
  • His writing style is plain and unadorned (文风檏拙).

Collocations

  • Simple and honest(檏实)
  • Plain and unadorned(檏素)
  • Simple and unrefined(檏拙)
  • Rustic charm(檏野)
  • Ancient simplicity(古檏)
  • Honest and sincere(诚檏)

Idioms

  • Return to simplicity and honesty(返檏归真)
  • Simple and unadorned(檏素无华)
  • Honest and sincere(诚檏敦厚)

Cultural background

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  • In Daoist philosophy, 'pu' represents the original, unprocessed state of things, highly valued as a natural ideal.
  • The character embodies the Confucian virtue of sincerity and lack of artifice.
  • Historically associated with the concept of returning to one's true nature and rejecting excessive refinement.

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