English–Chinese
“down-to-earth” in Chinese
How to say “down-to-earth” in Chinese
“Down-to-earth” in Chinese is 朴实 (pǔ shí).
A plain, genuine manner that feels natural in both speech and conduct.
Example sentences with 朴实
他的文章语言朴实，很容易理解。tā de wén zhāng yǔ yán pǔ shí hěn róng yì lí jiě
The language in his writing is plain, so it is easy to understand.
Tips for using 朴实
- English speakers may hear "plain" as criticism, but this adjective usually presents natural sincerity as a positive social quality.
Other Chinese words for “down-to-earth”
老板喜欢脚踏实地的员工。láo bǎn xǐ huān jiǎo tà shí dì de yuán gōng
The boss likes down-to-earth employees.