vulgar; tacky; coarse; in poor taste
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1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
vulgar; tacky; coarse; lacking refinement or good taste
Describes aesthetics, behavior, or items that appear unsophisticated, gaudy, or lacking in cultural refinement. Often used to criticize clothing, decor, speech, or mannerisms that are considered low-class or in poor taste.
Zhè这
kuài块
bù布
yán颜
sè色
sù素
jing净
，
huā花
yàng样
yě也
dà大
fang方
，
yī一
diǎn点
bù不
sú俗
qi气
。
The color of this fabric is plain and neat, and the pattern is elegant—not tacky at all.
Tā他
chuān穿
jīn金
dài戴
yín银
，
kàn看
qǐ起
lái来
hěn很
sú俗
qi气
。
He wears gold and silver jewelry, looking very garish and tacky.
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Zhè这
ge个
zhuāng装
xiū修
fēng风
gé格
tài太
sú俗
qi气
le了
，
dào到
chù处
dōu都
shì是
fú浮
kuā夸
de的
jīn金
sè色
。
This decor style is too vulgar, with exaggerated gold everywhere.
Tā他
shuō说
huà话
hěn很
sú俗
qi气
，
sān三
jù句
huà话
bù不
lí离
qián钱
。
He speaks coarsely, unable to go three sentences without mentioning money.