adjective HSK 5
vulgar · lowbrow · tasteless · crude
Meaning
低俗 describes something that lacks refinement, taste, or cultural value. It refers to content, behavior, or entertainment that is considered crude, base, or appealing to the lowest common denominator. The term carries a negative connotation and is often used in media criticism.
Usage
Commonly used to criticize entertainment, content, or behavior that is deemed offensive or lacking sophistication. Frequently appears in discussions about media regulation, cultural standards, and social behavior. Often paired with words like 内容 (content), 趣味 (taste), or 文化 (culture).
Examples
- 01这个节目内容太低俗了，不适合儿童观看。, .This program's content is too vulgar; it's not suitable for children to watch.
- 02我们应该抵制低俗文化，提倡高雅艺术。, .We should resist lowbrow culture and promote refined art.
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Common collocations
- 低俗内容vulgar content
- 低俗文化lowbrow culture
- 低俗趣味vulgar taste
- 抵制低俗to resist vulgarity
Antonyms
Origin
Combines 低 (low) with 俗 (vulgar/common) to literally mean 'low and vulgar,' emphasizing content or behavior that falls below acceptable cultural or moral standards.