HSK 7–9 · adjective · noun

素

sù

vegetarian; plain; white; basic element

他最近吃素,一点肉都不吃。

Tā zuìjìn chī sù, yì diǎn ròu dōu bù chī。

He's been eating vegetarian lately and doesn't eat any meat at all.

天气是影响比赛的重要因素。

Tiānqì shì yǐngxiǎng bǐsài de zhòngyào yīnsù。

Weather is an important factor affecting the match.

她的穿着很朴素。

Tā de chuānzhuó hěn pǔsù.

She dresses plainly.

他的文化素质很高,说话很有礼貌。

Tā de wénhuà sùzhì hěn gāo, shuōhuà hěn yǒu lǐmào。

He is well educated and speaks politely.