低俗

dīsú

adjective #13,926

Meanings

1 vulgar; lowbrow; in poor taste

Characters

vulgar; common; customs

Examples

HSK 4

这个笑话太低俗了。

Zhège xiàohua tài dīsú le.

This joke is too vulgar.

HSK 5

他不喜欢低俗的娱乐节目。

Tā bù xǐhuan dīsú de yúlè jiémù.

He doesn't like lowbrow entertainment shows.

Tips

usage

低俗 is milder than 下流 (indecent/obscene). It criticizes poor taste rather than moral character - think 'tacky' vs 'disgusting'.

Stroke Order

低 dī

俗 sú