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庸俗 (yōng sú): vulgar; tacky; tawdry

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HSK 7adjective

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: vulgar; tacky; tawdry
Characters: 2
Part of speech: adjective
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

vulgar
tacky
tawdry

Chinese explanation

形容人或事物低级、不高雅，缺乏品位和修养
也指只追求表面、物质、粗俗的东西，不注重精神或文化内涵。常用来批评趣味、言行、作品等格调不高。

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HSK 7

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Example sentences

His jokes are vulgar, I don't like them.

The plot of this movie is too vulgar and lacks depth.

She doesn't like those vulgar advertisements.

When speaking, pay attention to the occasion and avoid vulgar language.

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