pok3 sat6樸實朴实
Jyutpingpok3 sat6
Yalepok saht
Definition
Simple, plain, or down-to-earth.
- simple; plain; without extra decoration
- honest; sincere; down-to-earth and not greedy
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How it's used
Focuses on a lack of artificiality or excessive decoration, often carrying a positive connotation of being authentic and unpretentious. While it can describe physical objects like furniture or clothing, it is frequently applied to people to praise their humble and honest character. It implies a sense of reliability and a lack of vanity.
Examples
He usually dresses very simply and doesn't like flashy things.
This restaurant has a very simple decor, and the food quality is high.
Related words
Common phrases
simple and unadorned
down-to-earth personality
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 簡陋, which also means simple but carries a negative connotation of being shabby, poor, or lacking necessary facilities.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
