Word: 素 (sù) 素 dictionary entry sù raw silk; white; plain, unadorned; vegetarian (food); essence; nature; element; constituent; and 3 more Full dictionary entry for 素 Example sentences using 素 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 她穿得很素，没戴首饰。 Tā chuān de hěn sù, méi dài shǒushì. She dresses plainly and wears no jewelry. 这盘菜是荤的还是素的？ Zhè páncài shì hūn de háishi sù de? Is this dish made with meat or is it vegetarian?