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鄙俚

Word · AdjectiveTraditional俚

vulgar; coarse; shallow

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

adjective

vulgar; coarse; unrefined

literary

Describes language, writing, or behavior that is rustic, lacking sophistication, and not suited for refined circles.

Qí其
wén文
cí辞
lǐ俚
sú俗
 ,
bù不
dēng登
dà大
yǎ雅
zhī之
táng堂
 。

His writing is vulgar and coarse, unfit for refined society.

Zhè这
xiē些
lǐ俚
yǔ语
suī虽
rán然
shēng生
dòng动
 ,
dàn但
lüè略
xián嫌
lǐ俚
lòu陋
 。

Although these slang terms are vivid, they are somewhat vulgar.

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Tā他
shuō说
huà话
tài太
lǐ俚
 ,
quē缺
fá乏
wén文
cǎi采
 。

His speech is too coarse and lacks literary grace.