低俗

dīsú

adjective #13,926

Meanings

1 vulgar; lowbrow; in poor taste

Characters

vulgar; common; customs

Examples

这个笑话太低俗了。

Zhège xiàohua tài dīsú le.

This joke is too vulgar.

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