不僧不俗 — “Nondescript”
不僧不俗 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Nondescript”. Neither fish nor fowl; unconventional or improper in style or manner. Literally, “Neither monk nor layperson”.
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他的画风总是那么不僧不俗，融合了多种流派，却又自成一格。
His painting style is always so unconventional, blending various schools yet forming its own unique style.
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Open the tool →Questions about 不僧不俗
What does 不僧不俗 mean?
不僧不俗 (bù sēng bù sú) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Nondescript”.
How do you pronounce 不僧不俗?
不僧不俗 is pronounced bù sēng bù sú in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 不僧不俗 literally mean?
Literally, 不僧不俗 means “Neither monk nor layperson”. It is used to mean “Nondescript”.
What is the Chinese definition of 不僧不俗?
犹言不三不四，不伦不类。